Dr. Gail Masterson, LMFT

Dr. Gail Masterson is a California-based therapist with 28 years of clinical experience who combines psychotherapeutic depth with practical coaching to help people regain direction during uncertain times.

She holds a BA in Humanities, an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a PhD in Psychology, and is licensed in California as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her background includes extensive teletherapy experience, including work with David Viscott, MD, at the Viscott Center for Natural Therapy, where brief, solution-oriented approaches were offered to callers nationwide.

Comfortable with both short-term, goal-focused work and longer-term exploration, she has supported couples, families, and individuals across the lifespan—from teenagers to older adults facing end-of-life concerns. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, parenting and family problems, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and coping with life transitions and caregiver challenges.

Dr. Masterson draws from multiple clinical approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential and psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She emphasizes collaboration, listening, and guided questioning to help people identify their own strengths and find practical pathways forward.