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Jonathan  Kabat

Jonathan Kabat, LMFT

LMFT helping with trauma and life stressors

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Profile details for Jonathan Kabat
CredentialsLMFT
LicenseLMFT, California / 129217
NPI1114075330
Experience10 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationCalifornia

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  • Trauma and abuse
  • Eco-anxiety and grief
  • ACT and CBT methods

About Jonathan

Jonathan Kabat, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in California and has ten years of practice experience. He focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and other stress-related issues. He describes his work as collaborative exploration of life patterns and their effects. Jonathan uses a mix of approaches to help clients notice how experience shapes behavior and feeling.

Jonathan views therapy as a careful examination of a person’s life and patterns. He looks at emotional, bodily, and cognitive responses to understand how people repeat strategies that no longer work. He helps people identify those patterns and practice alternative ways of responding. Sessions combine talk, attention to bodily sensations, and practical exercises.

He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential thought, and mindfulness practices. He also integrates systems and somatic perspectives. This allows him to address issues that show up across relationships, work, and daily routines.

Jonathan has a particular interest in ecological distress. He works with individuals experiencing strong emotional responses to environmental change, including eco-anxiety, eco-anger, and despair. He frames these responses as meaningful reactions to real-world changes and helps people move toward purposeful action when that fits their goals.

His approach emphasizes practical skill-building and reflection. Clients practice new ways of responding between sessions. Jonathan supports people in finding clearer values, steadier emotion regulation, and more purposeful steps forward.

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Approaches used and how online sessions can fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small committed steps despite difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and practicing concrete alternatives. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood challenges, and patterns that feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will collaborate with clients to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. He uses feedback and practical experiments to see what helps and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not detailed here. Ask about available session types when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when stress spikes. They can also support consistent practice between sessions and make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What therapy approaches does he use?

He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of practice experience.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What are the session formats?

Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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