- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and trauma
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jonathan
Jonathan Kabat is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and parenting stresses. He also helps with issues like self-esteem, career transitions, anger, and the particular struggles of young adults and midlife change.
Jonathan frames therapy around how past family patterns shape present life. He listens for recurring roles, expectations, and ways of relating that came from the family of origin. From there he helps people notice how those patterns show up now and what small changes might shift them.
His approach blends practical and reflective tools. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and committed action, and Attachment-Based ideas to trace relationship patterns back to early bonds. Mindfulness practices are used for managing stress and strong emotions.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Jonathan often mixes discussion with simple exercises to practice new ways of responding. He pays attention to how the body, feelings, and thoughts interact when reactions feel automatic.
He also addresses climate-related emotional responses, including eco-anxiety and eco-anger, and how those concerns intersect with personal purpose. Jonathan encourages clients to find practical ways to act that align with their values while handling strong emotions.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site's online options. Sessions are conducted in English and follow California LMFT standards.
How Jonathan integrates talk work and practice online
Jonathan often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and to take small, consistent actions toward those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where someone feels stuck and wants clearer direction.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to map how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and closeness. This approach helps people recognize habitual ways of relating so they can try different responses in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jonathan will discuss goals and preferred ways of working and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress or new issues appear.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when energy is limited. If someone prefers less use of video, there are often alternatives that use less bandwidth or focus on brief structured conversations. The practical aim is to make sessions workable within everyday life while still allowing time to practice changes between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting stresses, and related issues such as self-esteem and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical tools and reflective work, using CBT to address thoughts and behaviors, ACT to clarify values, and attachment ideas to trace relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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