Gloria Frush, LMFT

Therapist in California

Strengths-based therapist for lasting confidence

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26 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Focus on self esteem
Wellness and Recovery
Practical goal steps

About Gloria

Gloria Frush is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings a strengths-based approach to counseling. She focuses on helping people strengthen their confidence and self esteem while addressing mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges. Gloria centers work on practical steps that build on what a person already does well.

Her practice emphasizes Wellness and Recovery principles. Sessions look for existing strengths and use them to guide realistic changes. Gloria encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings without judgment.

She has more than two decades of experience in the field, offering steady support through life transitions and struggles with addiction. Her background includes helping people with motivation, coping with life changes, and workplace or financial stress.

Gloria also addresses concerns around body image, isolation and loneliness, forgiveness, and life purpose. She helps clients sort through social anxiety and phobia and supports women facing gender-specific pressures.

Practically, she works with clients to identify small, doable steps toward goals. The focus is on building confidence, improving mood regulation, and creating habits that support recovery and wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Gloria works from a strengths-based model that looks for what already helps a person succeed. In practice this means identifying existing habits, skills, and supports and expanding them into tools for handling stress, low self esteem, or mood shifts. The focus is on practical, step-by-step changes rather than abstract theory.

She also grounds work in Wellness and Recovery principles, which emphasize steady progress and building routines that support wellbeing. That approach fits issues like addiction, depression, and bipolar-related mood management by encouraging manageable daily practices and relapse prevention strategies.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help clients decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what’s working, try options, and adjust the plan as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Gloria currently offers before booking. Confirming formats helps pick the option that fits your schedule and everyday life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best match your day-to-day needs and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressForgiveness Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Gloria help with?

She helps people dealing with addictions, low self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and workplace or money issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Gloria uses a strengths-based approach that highlights what already works for a person. Sessions focus on building those strengths into practical steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 26 years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, and recovery-related concerns.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.