Craig Bray, LMFT
Change the story you tell yourself
Details
| Name | Craig Bray |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Craig
Craig Bray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, LGBT concerns, and relationship problems. Craig aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.
He uses narrative therapy to help people name and rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. That often pairs with client-centered work that focuses on understanding a person's perspective and building a trusting conversation.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used when people want concrete tools to test thoughts and change behaviors. Sessions are built around a person’s needs and goals. Craig adapts how he talks and what he offers so the work fits each situation.
He helps people sort out family roles, communication problems, codependency, and the stress caregivers face. Craig also supports issues tied to identity and life transitions, such as gender dysphoria, fatherhood concerns, aging and end-of-life questions, and grief. He addresses attachment, abandonment, guilt, shame, and forgiveness in ways that connect to everyday life.
His approach balances listening with practical steps. People who want a thoughtful, story-centered way to understand problems often find his style useful. Craig works with clients in English and accepts international clients by online formats.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Craig works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Craig among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Craig among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Craig among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Craig among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Craig directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Craig directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Craig uses narrative therapy to help people examine the stories they live by and consider alternative ways of understanding themselves. This approach is useful for identity questions, relationship patterns, and long-standing self-beliefs. He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting a person's experience to build trust and clarity. That style helps people feel heard and shape goals that matter to them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Craig works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. He invites feedback and adjusts the focus as work progresses so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls suit deeper conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, processing events between sessions, or when flexibility is important. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Craig help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and end-of-life counseling.
What is Craig's therapeutic style like?
His work centers on narrative therapy and client-centered conversation, with cognitive behavioral ideas used for practical skill-building. Sessions combine listening, story work, and concrete techniques when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
Craig has six years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile. That experience informs how he shapes sessions and plans next steps.
Where is Craig licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California. His practice is listed in California and follows the regulations tied to that license.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
Craig offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect based on schedule and communication preference.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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