Dr. Michael Greenberg uses evidence-informed therapies to help people build clearer values and healthier habits. He is a California psychologist with over 13 years of clinical experience. He writes about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and brings a practical focus to sessions. He aims to help people increase self-esteem and manage common struggles like anxiety and depression.
He typically helps people who are dealing with stress, sleep disruption, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, substance concerns, and career or motivation problems. He also addresses issues such as body image, attachment and abandonment worries, chronic illness and pain, and codependency. Self-esteem and coping with major life changes are frequent topics in his work.
In sessions he blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness work, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to create straightforward tools for managing difficult thoughts and feelings. He tailors conversation and exercises to each person instead of using a single script.
Dr. Greenberg describes his style as respectful and compassionate. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps that fit into daily life. Over time this can help people notice patterns, try alternative responses, and build more stable routines.
To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions are organized around individual needs and goals, with attention to pacing and follow-through.
How key approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values. It helps with persistent worry, low self-esteem, and avoidance patterns by teaching people to notice thoughts and commit to value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple experiments and skill practice to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills for people who feel overwhelmed by intense states.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they plan which methods to try first and adjust them as progress is made, so the process stays collaborative and responsive.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-world settings and bring concrete daily challenges into sessions for problem-solving and feedback.