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Online therapist

Gregory Putzka

Practical support for family and relationship challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Gregory

Gregory Putzka is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 40 years of experience to relationship and family concerns. He focuses on relationship problems, family conflict, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. Gregory aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable and practical for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

In sessions he creates an open space where people can talk about feelings without judgment. He listens for patterns that get in the way of better connection and helps identify small, useful changes to try between meetings.

Background and approach

The work is collaborative and paced to each person or family. His background includes decades of clinical practice in California as an LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist. That experience informs a straight-forward, problem-solving style focused on real-life relationships and day-to-day parenting tasks.

Gregory uses evidence-based methods to address communication breakdowns and issues of trust and intimacy. He also addresses related concerns such as body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, men’s issues, midlife crisis, self-love, and sexuality. Sessions emphasize practical steps you can take at home to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Gregory encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy takes courage. He helps clients set clear goals and supports steady progress toward healthier family dynamics and stronger relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Family Work

Gregory often uses approaches grounded in evidence-based family and relationship work. One approach focuses on improving communication skills by teaching clear ways to express needs, listen, and respond without blame; this helps reduce fights and build better daily interactions. Another approach targets intimacy and trust by identifying patterns that lead to distance and then practicing specific conversations and behaviors that restore connection and closeness.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Gregory works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. He reviews what’s helping and adjusts the plan so the work stays practical and relevant to family life.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family schedule, let people join from different locations across California, and support follow-up between sessions with short messages or check-ins. The aim is to make therapy accessible and useful while focusing on real changes at home.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gregory commonly address?
He works with relationship issues, family conflict, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. He also addresses topics like communication problems, divorce and separation, and men’s issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques. The goal is to identify patterns and try small, concrete changes that improve relationships.
What is his professional background?
Gregory has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That long experience informs a steady, problem-solving style in session.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 18538. Sessions are offered from his California practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility to fit different schedules.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The process matches needs to the therapist’s work style.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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