- Client-centered listening
- Focus on relationships
- Helps with anxiety
About Craig
Craig Bray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, depression, and LGBTQ concerns. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Craig works to create a space where people feel heard and understood.
He centers sessions on the person's experience, listening closely before suggesting steps forward. This client-centered stance means conversations are guided by the individual's needs rather than a fixed agenda. Craig also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns when useful.
His background includes supporting people with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and caregiving stress. He also addresses concerns related to codependency, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and fatherhood. First responder stress, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice-related counseling are also part of his focus.
Craig uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person's story, helping people make sense of past experiences that influence current patterns. He tailors conversation and the plan to each person's situation. The goal is practical change and clearer choices for day-to-day living.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on his availability.
How these approaches come alive in online therapy
Craig uses Client-Centered Therapy to put the person's experience at the center of each session. That means the therapist listens first, follows the client's lead, and adapts conversation to what feels most important. This approach helps when someone wants to feel understood and make sense of their feelings.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. CBT can be useful for worries, anxiety, low mood, and when people want concrete tools to manage daily stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. If something isn't working, the plan can change so sessions remain useful and relevant.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people match therapy to their day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, depression, and LGBTQ issues. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, body image, abandonment, and end-of-life concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening to the person's needs. He combines that with practical methods when helpful, such as cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative or psychodynamic ideas.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a mental health clinician. That experience has included addressing a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. His practice listing shows California as his location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Check local regulations for cross-border therapy before scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before completing a booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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