Gregory "Greg" Dunford, LCMHC
Experienced relationship-focused therapist and counselor
- 28 years experience
- Relationship and intimacy focus
- Trauma-informed and client-led
About Gregory "Greg" Dunford
Gregory "Greg" Dunford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 28 years of experience in counseling and coaching, based in Utah. He brings a trauma-informed, client-led stance to his work, combining practical, research-based tools with therapeutic and educational services to support people as they explore self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Greg emphasizes solution-focused brief therapy alongside modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), and Jungian psychology, and he has specific training in sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Greg specializes in helping individuals and couples create healthier, more generative relationships across many contexts - dating, premarital work, marriages and partnerships, consensual nonmonogamy and ethically nonmonogamous arrangements, family dynamics, friendships, and workplace relationships. He also works with faith transitions and religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, sexual shame recovery, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and sex-positive approaches to discovering healthy sexuality. Other focus areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger and emotional regulation, somatic work, and mindfulness.
His life experience informs his practice: he has been married for 38 years, is a father of six, and has navigated profound personal grief after the loss of his oldest son. Prior roles include 20 years as a high school teacher, leadership of ranch programs for troubled youth, running a family bakery and deli, and many years facilitating addiction groups. These varied experiences contribute to his empathy, practical insight, and commitment to helping people find connection, resilience, and meaning in their lives.
Greg specializes in helping individuals and couples create healthier, more generative relationships across many contexts - dating, premarital work, marriages and partnerships, consensual nonmonogamy and ethically nonmonogamous arrangements, family dynamics, friendships, and workplace relationships. He also works with faith transitions and religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, sexual shame recovery, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and sex-positive approaches to discovering healthy sexuality. Other focus areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger and emotional regulation, somatic work, and mindfulness.
His life experience informs his practice: he has been married for 38 years, is a father of six, and has navigated profound personal grief after the loss of his oldest son. Prior roles include 20 years as a high school teacher, leadership of ranch programs for troubled youth, running a family bakery and deli, and many years facilitating addiction groups. These varied experiences contribute to his empathy, practical insight, and commitment to helping people find connection, resilience, and meaning in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gregory "Greg" Dunford have?
Gregory "Greg" Dunford has 28 years of experience in counseling and coaching.
Is Gregory "Greg" Dunford a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: UT LCMHC 9503767-6004.
In which languages does Gregory "Greg" Dunford provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Gregory "Greg" Dunford located?
Gregory "Greg" Dunford is located in Utah.
How can I work with Gregory "Greg" Dunford as my therapist?
You can work with Gregory "Greg" Dunford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gregory "Greg" Dunford work with international clients?
Gregory "Greg" Dunford does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gregory "Greg" Dunford cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Greg combines several evidence-informed approaches to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify personal values, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses; it is especially helpful for intimacy, abandonment concerns, codependency, and repairing relational wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that supports clients in exploring their own goals and solutions, which can be effective for depression, grief, and identity or faith transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Greg works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to suit the client’s situation rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into everyday life - sessions can occur via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, accommodate busy schedules, and allow ongoing support in formats that feel most comfortable for the individual.
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