- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Gregory
Gregory "Greg" Dunford is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Utah with 28 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes. He works with adults navigating major transitions and relationship concerns, including attachment and abandonment struggles.
Greg uses practical, research-informed methods to help people manage emotions and rebuild connections. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to address patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions emphasize skills practice and clearer communication.
His background includes long experience in counseling, addiction groups, and teaching. He draws on decades of real-world roles - teacher, ranch director, group leader, and parent - to offer direct, experience-grounded guidance. That background shapes how he supports people through grief, codependency, commitment concerns, and family-related struggles.
Greg often helps people who feel empty, overwhelmed, or unsure after life changes. He offers tools for emotion regulation, impulse control, and healthier relationship boundaries. He also addresses body image, sexual shame recovery, and parenting-related stress from an adult perspective.
People who meet with Greg can expect straightforward conversations and practical exercises. He encourages small, manageable steps for coping and change. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Greg commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy along with client-centered work. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to chosen values while building small behavioral steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns formed early in life and helps people change how they connect and respond in adult relationships. Client-centered methods prioritize the client's own goals and pace, with the therapist offering reflection and support rather than directives.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Greg works collaboratively to identify which methods make the most sense given someone’s goals, history, and day-to-day needs. He often combines skills training, values work, and relationship-focused exploration so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. When arranging sessions, consider practical benefits of remote work such as fitting meetings into a work or school day, reducing travel time, and using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and whether video or phone options are offered so you can pick what fits your routine and comfort level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, research-informed approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions focus on skills, communication, and real-world tools.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of counseling experience, including leading addiction groups and many years in education and residential program work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LCMHC credential in Utah and practices from that state. Sessions and credentials are listed as Utah LCMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the region listed during signup.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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