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Gregory Buttner

Gregory Buttner, LMFT

Therapist in California

Helping people move past depression and addiction

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  • Strengths based
  • Practical steps
  • Goal focused

About Gregory

Gregory Buttner is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California. He draws on 12 years of clinical experience to help people manage depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. He frames the work around each person's strengths and their ability to move forward.

Clients meet a therapist who emphasizes practical steps and steady support. Gregory believes people are the authors of their own stories and builds on what already works in their lives. He encourages small, consistent efforts that add up to meaningful change.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and real-world strategies. He helps people sort through loss, reduce symptoms of low mood, and address patterns tied to addiction and trauma. He also works with issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, and isolation.

Gregory’s background includes over a decade of work in California mental health settings. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. The aim is to make therapy understandable and applicable to everyday life.

He communicates in English. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, people should confirm current session options to match their needs and schedule.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Gregory uses evidence-based methods in online therapy

Gregory uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then replacing them with practical alternatives. This helps with low mood, panic, and many everyday problems by breaking large issues into manageable steps.

Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful experiences at a steady pace. It helps people reduce the hold of past events and learn coping strategies for triggers, cravings, or intense emotions. Both approaches are applied with attention to each person's history and current life demands.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gregory will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. Together they decide which techniques to try and make adjustments as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific session formats, so checking which formats are offered is recommended. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be more consistent with daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gregory commonly address?

He works with depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also helps with life changes and related issues like attachment, codependency, and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. The focus is on clear goals, strengths, and step-by-step progress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings in California.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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