Therapist profile
Jonathan Kabat, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 129217
- NPI1114075330
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness focus
About Jonathan
Jonathan Kabat is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anger, trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Jonathan often supports clients dealing with career pressure, parenting strain, midlife questions, and self-esteem concerns.
He uses practical conversation and observational work to help people notice how past experiences shape current reactions. Jonathan encourages small, repeatable changes rather than sweeping promises. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, trying new responses, and practicing alternatives that fit everyday life.
Jonathan integrates several approaches to meet different needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values even when strong emotions arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in real situations. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship wounds and closeness struggles.
He also brings mindfulness and existential thinking into many sessions - simple exercises to increase awareness and short conversations about meaning and direction. Jonathan pays attention to how the body holds stress and emotion, and he weaves somatic awareness into conversation when it helps.
In recent years he has focused on how ecological change affects emotional life. He supports people experiencing eco-anxiety, eco-anger, or despair linked to climate and social shifts. The aim is to turn distress into clearer priorities and purposeful action, one step at a time.
How sessions work
How Jonathan’s approaches translate to online work
Jonathan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify their values and take gradual steps toward those values even when emotions run high. ACT is practical for anger, anxiety, and life changes because it focuses on action that matters and on noticing what gets in the way.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and test thinking patterns that fuel strong reactions. CBT offers straightforward exercises people can try between sessions to see what shifts. Attachment-based ideas are woven in when relationship patterns and closeness issues appear, helping people understand how past bonds shape current responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jonathan will check in about what feels helpful, what goals matter to you, and which methods fit your daily life. Together you may try different techniques and adjust based on what actually helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online work useful for fitting sessions into a busy week, having shorter check-ins on a break, or avoiding travel time. If you want to explore ACT exercises, CBT worksheets, or mindfulness practices in remote sessions, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so options can be discussed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Jonathan help with?
He works with anger, trauma and abuse, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family stress, parenting issues, career strain, depression, and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines practical conversation, mindfulness, and body-awareness. Sessions are focused on noticing patterns and practicing small changes.
How long has he been practicing?
Jonathan has ten years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; details depend on the plan you choose.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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