Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (818) 351-7109
I specialize in issues important to LGBTQI individuals/couples/families, like substance use recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting/relationship issues, coming out, acceptance/family issues, HIV adjustment, transgender issues, grief/loss, and psychological recovery from trauma. I enjoy helping LGBT people resolve early child/family issues that continue to block happiness. Also, I am experienced in helping children and teens using play therapies. Certified in Synergetic Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Sand Tray. Whether you feel lost, stuck, or empty, let's work together to help you build a happier foundation and reclaim your life!
My specialty is twofold - working with LGBTQI issues in an affirming, creative way to build acceptance and connection, and helping children/teen/parents build positive emotional regulation skills and connection. I work with parents & LGBT families to resolve life's challenges so you can be more successful!. Also, experienced in all areas of transgender MH.
All diversity issues welcomed! As a member of the LGBT community, I am here for you! I see kiddos in office, many other clients with telehealth. I use both brief and longer-term therapies to help you reach practical solutions that support your wellness. Private pay with sliding scale fee and some insurance plans accepted (Anthem BC, United HC/Optum, etc.).
Call or Email Gregory Walston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 351-7109
Let's Connect (818) 351-7109
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Humana
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (818) 351-7109
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 38843 Gregory Walston
- In Practice for 43 years
- Attended Fielding Graduate University (PhD/MA)/; Phillips Graduate University (MA-MFT), PhD and MFT-MA in 1999, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from Synergetic Play Therapy Institute SPT Level 2 Certified Synergetic Play Therapist / 2026
- Certificate from Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association CPRP / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 351-7109
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues, Transgender, Coping w/HIV+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Video Game Addiction
Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (818) 351-7109
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- DEPRESSION, GRIEF/LOSS, TRAUMA, HIV POZ
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- LGBTQI Affirming/Transgender Needs
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (818) 351-7109
Location
Nearby Areas
Gregory Walston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CPRP
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 351-7109