Greg Piken is a hopeful, compassionate, and creatively resourceful therapist (LMFT, CSAT, CMAT) experienced in treating addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD. His training and work as a therapist has largely centered around multiple types of addiction in both private practice and clinical settings. He loves to help people see the best in themselves, and discover a life that’s worth living. 

 

As a CSAT and CMAT, he pays special attention to intimacy disorders, seeing that the best solution to addiction, depression, crisis, or sin is not about sobriety or stopping bad behaviors, but about true connection. When we have hope that a life full of love, joy, and hope is possible, we are a lot more willing to make the necessary changes to pursue it. 

 

Prior to his counseling work, Greg served as a pastor for 17 years and feels honored when he can care for ministry leaders in crisis. As a gay Christian who wrestled through his own doubt and shame, he is especially proud to share his story with other LGBTQ+ individuals who have struggled with self-acceptance and be an advocate for inclusion in the church.

 

Education 

M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy) - Pepperdine University 

M.A. in Bible & Theology - Biola University (Talbot School of Theology)

B.A. in English & Comparative Literature - U.C. Irvine 

 

Certifications and Trainings 

CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist)- IITAP

CMAT (Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist)- IITAP

Religious Trauma Studies- GCRR

Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care- Biola University 

Enneagram, MBTI, & Strengths Finder Assessments