he/him
Gregory Western
PsyD
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Direct, Engaging, Humorous
Focus areas
Addiction, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
20+
Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning.
License number
#22005
Therapy style
My style in therapy is active. Learning skills to navigate the challenges life brings our way is a massive relief. Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning. In the middle of treatment, continued focus on solutions for goals and measuring what is working becomes a focus. Seeing people meet their goals and grow toward a realistic outcome in therapy and life is an incredible experience.
In working in a clinical setting for 19 years, I feel confident direction of the treatment shows itself naturally, with good questions. As a seasoned clinician asking the right questions helps me get to specific goals to be checked on the way to the end.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
PsyD - Marriage and Family Therapy, California School of Professional Psychology
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family. Being outdoors with family and being active is fun. My kids are athletes and participating in their growth brings joy. Personally, I love to ride motocross and fish whenever possible.