- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Motivation support
About Joshua
Joshua Mondary is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and changes in life direction.
Joshua focuses on practical conversations that help people stay functioning while they sort things out. He treats everyday problems like work pressure, trouble in relationships, parenting strain, and feeling stuck after big changes. Sessions center on identifying small steps that reduce distress and increase clarity.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He brings mindfulness techniques to slow reactions and increase awareness. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck about change or ambivalent about next steps.
Joshua also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to understand patterns from the past and to build immediate, achievable goals. He encourages clients to recognize their strengths and use them in practical ways. The goal is to leave sessions with something you can try between meetings.
He works with a broad range of life concerns including grief, trauma, anger, career questions, bipolar management, and issues linked to autism or blended-family dynamics. Sessions are conducted in English and offered within California. To begin, people choose an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Joshua frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in sessions. Cognitive behavioral work involves identifying thought patterns that increase distress and practicing different behaviors to test new responses. Mindfulness techniques teach attention and breathing skills that help reduce reactivity and improve focus.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people move through ambivalence about change. This approach involves exploring goals, weighing pros and cons, and building internal motivation in a collaborative way. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try based on the client’s goals and situation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Joshua will talk with clients about what feels most useful and adjust approaches over time. That collaborative process helps match practical techniques to real-life problems like work stress, relationship conflict, or parenting strain.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions for video or phone meetings so clients can practice skills in their day-to-day routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and strategies that can be tried between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of adult concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services for people located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients; services are provided to people in California.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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