- Relationship communication
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
About Gregory
Gregory "Greg" Dunford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 28 years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and people coping with life changes. Greg draws on practical, research-informed approaches to help people untangle what feels stuck and decide what matters next.
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods in sessions. Greg uses these approaches to help people notice patterns, manage distressing emotions, and practice new ways of relating. Sessions often focus on concrete tools for communication, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
Greg also addresses concerns linked to attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, commitment and control issues, fatherhood stresses, and the fallout of divorce or separation. He has worked with people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness. His background includes long-term counseling, addiction groups, and grief support informed by his personal experience of loss.
Before counseling he spent many years as a high school teacher and ran residential programs for troubled teens. Those roles shaped his practical style and his focus on skills people can use between sessions. Greg integrates life experience with clinical tools so adults can experiment with small changes and see what helps.
Clients can expect direct, plain-language conversations about next steps and manageable practices to try. His work centers on helping people find clearer direction after big changes in work, relationships, or health.
How Greg uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels directionless after big life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, then testing small changes to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and relationship-triggered thinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and improving interactions with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Greg will review your needs, goals, and preferences and collaborate to pick methods to try. That choice can shift over time as different skills are practiced and evaluated.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a daily schedule - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break or choosing audio only when bandwidth is limited. These practical options can help people sustain regular work on life direction and relationship skills without major disruption to routines.
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 address?
Greg helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. He also works on attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency, and related topics.
How does he approach people who feel stuck?
He uses practical, research-informed methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-focused work, and client-centered conversations. Sessions emphasize skills you can practice between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of counseling experience, including work leading addiction groups and providing grief support.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LCMHC licensed in Utah. His practice is based in Utah and services are provided from that location.
What languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.