- Trauma informed
- Family and parenting
- Mindfulness based
About Jonathan
Jonathan Kabat is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. He brings ten years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, trauma, relationships, parenting, and life transitions. Jonathan speaks in straightforward terms and focuses on practical ways to change patterns that no longer work for a person.
He starts by mapping the parts of life that matter most to the person in front of him. That means looking at feelings, bodily reactions, thoughts, and the ways people try to cope. Jonathan uses that picture to identify small, doable steps that can reduce distress and create room for clearer choices.
His approach draws on cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment strategies, and attachment-based ideas. Those methods are used to help with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing family problems, communication difficulties, and issues tied to past abuse or dissociation.
Jonathan pays attention to how social and ecological change affects emotions. He works with people who struggle with eco-anxiety, eco-grief, or strong reactions to environmental and social shifts. Sessions aim to move someone from feeling stuck toward purposeful action and greater emotional balance.
He asks clients to try practices between meetings and reflects with them on what helps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns; it can help when communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, or family of origin issues are in focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down distress into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for panic, low mood, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jonathan collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. He encourages experimentation and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what should change.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments in the settings where they live. Talk with the therapist to decide how sessions can best fit into daily life and responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and depression, along with parenting and relationship issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using mindful awareness, acceptance, and cognitive strategies to help change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
Jonathan has ten years of clinical experience and uses an integrative approach combining ACT, attachment ideas, CBT, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.