About Michael
Dr. Michael Greenberg uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. He is a California-licensed psychologist with 13 years of experience who focuses on clear, doable steps people can use between sessions.
He prefers approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address avoidance, mood problems, and troubling patterns. Sessions tend to combine skill-building with talk work so people leave with tools they can try right away.
How Michael works
People come for a range of concerns including work and career challenges, addiction and substance problems, sleep trouble, chronic pain or illness, and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to attachment, abandonment, or difficult relationships. Dr.
Greenberg writes about ACT and brings that perspective into treatment when it fits. He frames goals around what matters most to each person and tailors the plan to fit daily life. Progress is measured by small, practical steps rather than abstract promises.
Sessions are conversational but focused. He uses plain language and offers exercises in session and for home practice. Dr.
Greenberg works with English-speaking adults in California and structures care to match each person’s needs and pace.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, avoidance, and people who want values-driven change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It includes straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, mood, sleep, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship problems make day-to-day life harder. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversation and exercises, phone can fit a tight schedule or lower bandwidth situations, and chat or text is useful for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.Start online instead of waiting
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