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Gregory Western

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

22 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Gregory

I specialize in active therapy, focusing on learning skills to navigate the challenges life brings. Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and aligning steadily with the patient is the priority at the beginning. In the middle of treatment, continued focus on solutions for goals and measuring what is working becomes a focus. Seeing people meet their goals and grow toward a realistic outcome in therapy and life is an incredible experience. In working in a clinical setting for 19 years, I feel confident direction of the treatment shows itself naturally, with good questions. As a seasoned clinician, asking the right questions helps me get to specific goals to be checked on the way to the end.

Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family. Being outdoors with family and being active is fun. My kids are athletes and participating in their growth brings joy. Personally, I love to ride motocross and fish whenever possible.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#22005 • California • PSYD

Education

PsyD - Marriage and Family Therapy, California School of Professional Psychology

Gregory Western, Doctor of Psychology License #22005 (exp August 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Gregory Western accepts Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Gregory Western is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Gregory is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gregory’s California license number is 22005, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Gregory Western has been practicing therapy for 22 years. Gregory’s education and training include PsyD - Marriage and Family Therapy, California School of Professional Psychology. Over that time, Gregory has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Gregory is part of that group.

Gregory Western works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Gregory spends most of their clinical time. Gregory also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gregory is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gregory Western draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Gregory’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, engaging, and humorous. In Gregory’s words: “Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning.”

Gregory Western (he/him) offers therapy in English. Gregory identifies as White.

Gregory Western offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Gregory is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Gregory Western is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Gregory will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Gregory’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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