Jonathan Kabat, LMFT

Therapist in California

Jonathan Kabat is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Licensed inCalifornia
License129217
NPI 1114075330
Experience10+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Kabat is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He brings ten years of clinical experience and a focus on attachment-based work to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, and relationship concerns. Jonathan writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel like a manageable process rather than a mystery.

He helps people untangle patterns that keep repeating in their lives. That often starts by looking at how early relationships and current attachments shape reactions to stress, anger, and intimacy.

Background and approach

Sessions mix conversation with practical exercises to notice thoughts, body sensations, and unhelpful habits. Jonathan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas. He also draws on existential and mindfulness approaches to help people find meaning and steady attention in hard moments.

The work can include looking at family of origin issues, dissociation, or shame when those relate to current problems. He has a particular interest in responses to ecological change, including eco-anxiety and eco-grief. Clients wanting to address strong emotional reactions to climate or societal change will find this a stated focus.

Jonathan offers ways to move from concern and distress toward clearer values and purposeful action. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 129217 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1114075330 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jonathan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Trauma and abuse
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Communication problems
Dissociation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Young adult issues

Approaches Jonathan names

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Online support

How attachment and ACT translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions use conversation and reflective exercises to notice patterns in relationships, safety with others, and closeness. This approach can help with intimacy struggles, trust issues, and lingering effects of past relational wounds.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. In practice this looks like noticing painful thoughts and choosing value-aligned steps anyway. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by testing beliefs and practicing new skills in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust as needed. Sessions often mix methods so clients can find what helps most in real situations.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and do conversational exercises. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins, journaling prompts, or ongoing feedback between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep continuity when schedules are tight or when clients prefer different communication styles.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Jonathan often address?

He works with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, and career or life transition struggles.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends attachment-based ideas with ACT, CBT, existential and mindfulness approaches, using talk and practical exercises to notice thoughts, feelings, and body sensations.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Jonathan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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