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Craig Bray

Craig Bray, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist offering practical support

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About Craig

Craig Bray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. Craig aims to offer respectful, sensitive support while tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

Craig works in a straightforward, conversational way. He builds a plan with the person in front of him instead of using the same approach for everyone. That plan may include practical skills for managing anxiety and anger, and ways to address relationship patterns that feel stuck.

His background includes six years of clinical experience in community and clinical settings. That work exposed him to a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues. He draws on this experience when helping people understand what keeps old patterns active and how to try something different.

Craig uses a mix of approaches that match the problem and the person. He works from client-centered principles, looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect, and considers how a person’s story and life meaning shape their feelings. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort level.

Seeking change can feel daunting. Craig emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting people to take practical steps. He invites those ready to explore change to begin with a short intake and build a plan together.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening and adjusting to the person's needs. It helps when someone wants a thoughtful, respectful space to be heard and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage anger. Existential therapy helps people consider meaning, values, and life choices when facing difficult transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about current struggles, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the person's life and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as ones that focus on skill practice, storytelling about difficult experiences, or exploring deeper patterns.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Craig help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and LGBT related issues. He also works with related topics like attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and body image.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a conversational, client-centered approach and adapts methods to each person. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on clear steps for the concerns you bring.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Craig has six years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs how he helps people recognize and change unhelpful patterns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. He practices from California and lists that as his professional location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept clients outside the United States?

International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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