- Strengths-based focus
- Wellness and recovery
- Practical steps
About Gloria
Gloria Frush is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on a strengths-based approach to help people take small, practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. She centers wellness and recovery in sessions and focuses on building what already works for each person. Gloria invites open conversation and supports clients as they try new ways to cope and grow.
With 26 years of experience, she has worked with people facing addictions, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and depression. She also helps with body image, caregiver stress, forgiveness, isolation, and finding life purpose. Money and financial issues are included among the areas she addresses with clients.
Gloria aims for a straightforward style in sessions. She helps people notice strengths, set realistic goals, and practice new skills between meetings. Sessions are described in plain terms so clients know what to expect and can build momentum at their own pace.
Her practice emphasizes recovery principles and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to name small victories and use them to handle setbacks. The focus is on practical change that fits into everyday life.
People who choose her work with a therapist who values collaboration. Gloria helps clients weigh options, try strategies that suit their needs, and adjust plans as life changes. This approach supports long-term coping and clearer choices about next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Gloria describes her work as strengths-based with wellness and recovery at the core. Strengths-based work focuses on identifying what is already helpful in a person's life and using those resources to tackle challenges like depression, low self-esteem, or addiction. It often involves setting small goals and practicing new behaviors between sessions.Another common element in her practice is recovery-oriented support, which emphasizes steady progress and relapse prevention rather than quick fixes. This approach helps people plan for setbacks, build routines, and develop skills for managing mood swings or cravings over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they choose methods that fit the client's needs and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling around daily responsibilities, fewer travel demands, and the ability to maintain regular check-ins during life transitions. These conveniences can make it simpler to keep momentum and practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gloria address?
She focuses on addictions, motivation, self-esteem, bipolar and depression. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, loneliness, life purpose, money and financial issues, and workplace strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based approach that highlights existing skills and builds from them. Sessions aim to set practical goals and try manageable steps toward recovery and wellness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience supporting people through mood disorders, addictions, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.