About Me
Hello, thank you for considering me as a therapist to help you with couples therapy. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after graduate school in Arizona. I have had over 20 years experience working with couples and families using a systems approach, structural family therapy. In short, the systems approach understands that if one person in a relationship is unhappy or happy for that matter, it must be viewed in context with the other member(s) of the relationship. It’s a way of thinking – success or failure of a marriage is interactional. Problems in the relationship are usually not all the fault of one just one person.
So, looking at a couple as a system of at least two people, I try to access what is going on and address road blocks and strengths impacting the relationship. For example, I may try to find out if a couple ever loved each other; it is not easy to save a marriage if neither party ever loved the other. If they once did have a wonderful relationship I would try to find out what changed and address those elements. Sometimes people grow in totally different directions, which can be just fine as long a each understands and accepts the other. If acceptance is not realistic option, then work can be done to re-balance the relationship. There are many moving parts in a relationship, and if the participants in that marital dyad are motivated then smiles can return. After all, many relationships are suffering simply due to unintentional neglect.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Addictions , Relationship issues , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Blended Family Issues , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
LCSW #LCSW 1929 (Expires: 2023-03-31)
Reviews
Gregory is helping my partner and I get closer by empowering us with insightful awareness that we are applying to our every day lives. He impresses us with the feedback he’s provided and effort he has put into helping us grow closer as a couple.
Gregory has been great so far. He listens and understands the underlying cause of issues
Greg was just what my wife and I needed. He quickly assessed our situation and got us on the right track. I would highly recommend him for couples counseling.
He is awesome And has a lot of experience.
Greg is very wise and draws from his extensive experience. He understands the nuances of relationships and is a true expert at pin pointing what is really going on in the relationship.
We've had three sessions with Gregory so far and found him to be extremely knowledgeable and provides great insight.
Happy with Gregory
Greg has been very punctual and attentive with my encounters. Has been pleasant to work with so far, and will continue therapy with him.
Gregory is very real and down to earth and has been helpful and insightful into my husband's and my relationship. He is very responsive too. He's a great counselor!
Have used Gregory for couples counseling and really feel that he listens to both sides of the table and can assist in resolving two completely different viewpoints. Would recommend for couples counseling!
Very happy with our sessions with Gregory so far. He is very wise & his direct style of communication works very well for my husband & I. We have learned a lot of practical things that are dramatically & quickly easing the tension in our relationship.
Gregory has been very helpful and respectful. He was on time for his counseling session with us. We have been doing much better since our appointment with him.
Gregory has been super supportive and helpful. He’s so welcoming and nice, you can definitely trust him and it has been so nice to have him as my counselor.
We enjoyed working with Gregory. He suggested numerous strategies/tactics that we acted on and it proved to be effective for us.
Gregory is great. Really takes the time to listen, and gives great advice.
Very professional & helpful especially for relationship issues. Highly recommended.
Mr. Hayes was very helpful in trying to find ways to strengthen our relationship. He is kind and thoughtful.
I really appreciate Gregory's help. He is knowledgeable, professional, and has a knack for getting right to the heart of the issue. Thank you Gregory.
So far I believe Gregory has been unbiased and effective. I look forward to our continued work.
Gregory is fantastic.