Gregory "Greg" Dunford, LCMHC

Gregory "Greg" Dunford is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) who brings 28 years of counseling experience to his work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Greg writes and talks plainly so people can understand next steps and feel less alone.

Greg uses practical, research-informed tools in sessions. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions emphasize skills, real-world practices, and clearer communication so people can try new ways of handling difficult feelings and relationship patterns.

His work pays attention to attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, codependency, commitment worries, and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with body image, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and the aftermath of separation or divorce. Jealousy is included among the relationship challenges he helps people address.

Greg’s long career includes teaching, running ranch programs, and leading addiction groups. Those life experiences inform how he listens and offers concrete strategies. He aims to help people rebuild or reimagine relationships and strengthen personal coping skills.

Personal loss and family challenges have shaped his approach to grief, forgiveness, and fatherhood issues. Clients can expect a straightforward, compassionate style that pairs practical exercises with conversations about meaning and values.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take small steps toward a life they care about. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships. It can help people understand patterns like fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting, and it supports learning new ways to connect and set boundaries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavior changes. It often includes practical exercises to reduce worry, improve mood, and change communication habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try approaches that fit their needs. Decisions are made together and adjusted as progress is tracked.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up between sessions with brief check-ins when appropriate. Different methods lend themselves to different tasks - for example, CBT often uses homework exercises that transfer well to remote sessions, while attachment work benefits from steady conversation and practice over time. Licensed professionals can help match an approach to your life and goals.