- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Jonathan
Jonathan Kabat is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and the stresses of life transitions, including young adult issues.
Jonathan uses a systems-oriented view to look at how life experiences shape feelings and behavior. He helps people notice patterns that keep causing the same problems and practices new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical changes people can try between meetings as well as understanding how past and present influences connect.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment work, existential ideas, and mindfulness. He also integrates body-oriented (somatic) methods so that sensations, emotions, and thoughts are all addressed. That combination is aimed at helping people reorder reactions that feel automatic or overwhelming.
Jonathan has a particular interest in how broader social and ecological change affects individuals. He supports people who experience strong environmental distress such as eco-anxiety or eco-grief and helps channel concern into coping and constructive action.
Practical concerns like career stress, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and problems with motivation or addictive behaviors are also common topics. Jonathan works with each person to clarify goals and test manageable steps toward them.
How Jonathan’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them and then choose actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to understand how they shape current connection and trust. It often helps with intimacy issues and relationship distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides concrete tools to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. If one way of working doesn’t fit, adjustments are made together so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a schedule, keeping check-ins brief when needed, or meeting without the time and travel of an in-person appointment. Online work can allow continuity when life circumstances change and makes it possible to practice new skills in daily settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and stresses tied to life changes including young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a systems-informed, practical approach that combines ACT, CBT, attachment work, existential perspectives, and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and bodily experience.
How much experience does he have?
Jonathan has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from trauma to career stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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