Dr. Gail Masterson, LMFT

Dr. Gail Masterson brings 28 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She approaches therapy with both openness to short-term, solution-focused work and the depth of longer-term exploration, guided by training in marriage and family therapy and psychology. Her background includes a BA in Humanities, an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a PhD in Psychology, and she is licensed in California as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 24543).

Masterson has substantial teletherapy experience, including work with David Viscott, MD, at the Viscott Center for Natural Therapy where brief, solution-oriented approaches were used with callers nationwide. That history informs her comfort with a range of modalities and her ability to support individuals, couples, and families across the life span, from teenagers to older adults encountering end-of-life concerns. She combines coaching, gentle questioning, and client-centered collaboration to help people identify practical steps, reclaim agency amid uncertainty, and uncover opportunities that can follow periods of disorientation.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can feel daunting, Dr. Masterson emphasizes listening, encouragement, and partnership. She aims to help each person find their footing and move toward clearer choices and more meaningful direction at a pace that suits their needs and goals.