- CBT techniques
- Client-centered focus
- Narrative exploration
About Craig
Craig Bray is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, anger, and depression. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clearer ways to handle tense moments and ongoing frustration.
Craig uses straightforward talk therapy to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He often looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to mood and conflict. That approach can help when anger shows up at work, at home, or inside a close relationship.
He draws from client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person in front of him. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that shift behavior. Craig also brings in elements of narrative and psychodynamic work to examine life stories and past patterns that shape current reactions.
Conversations tend to be direct and practical. Craig aims to help people learn skills they can use between sessions, such as de-escalation steps, clearer communication strategies, and ways to rebuild trust after conflicts. He also addresses related concerns like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and control issues.
People who contact him usually want tools that fit daily life. He helps clients consider options, test new behaviors, and reflect on what matters most. Craig conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients, working with each person to plan the next steps.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings up, helping people clarify what matters and decide what to try next.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work using CBT often involves setting small experiments or practice tasks between sessions to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anger and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since none are specified in the biography. Many people appreciate online options because they make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, limit travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can support consistent practice of skills and let clients bring real-life situations into the conversation without requiring extra time away from work or family.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship problems, anger, and depression, plus related topics like abandonment and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style drawing on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to change thoughts and actions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.