Jonathan Kabat, LMFT
Systems therapist specializing in trauma and resilience
- Trauma and abuse care
- Values oriented practice
- Online session options
About Jonathan Kabat
Jonathan Kabat is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 10 years of clinical experience. He practices from a systems-oriented perspective, exploring how life history, relationships, and environment shape emotional patterns and behavior. Rather than offering quick fixes, he helps people notice how longings and recurring responses show up in feelings, images, dreams, sensations, and everyday choices, and then collaborates with them to develop new ways of responding that align with what they truly want.
His work integrates somatic, emotional, and cognitive methods so that sensing, feeling, and thinking are addressed together. He draws on transpersonal and systems approaches, as well as applied ecopsychology and eco-therapy, to support those who are experiencing strong emotional reactions to ecological and societal change. Jonathan has particular interest in assisting people navigating eco-anxiety, eco-despair, and eco-rage that arise from deep care for the Earth, and he supports the move from distress toward compassion, resilience, and purposeful action.
Jonathan offers guidance for individuals facing trauma, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, stress, and life transitions. He emphasizes practical practices and experiential work to help people find personal clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and life purpose. As an LMFT he brings a relational lens to therapy, supporting individuals in uncovering patterns and shaping new paths forward.
His work integrates somatic, emotional, and cognitive methods so that sensing, feeling, and thinking are addressed together. He draws on transpersonal and systems approaches, as well as applied ecopsychology and eco-therapy, to support those who are experiencing strong emotional reactions to ecological and societal change. Jonathan has particular interest in assisting people navigating eco-anxiety, eco-despair, and eco-rage that arise from deep care for the Earth, and he supports the move from distress toward compassion, resilience, and purposeful action.
Jonathan offers guidance for individuals facing trauma, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, stress, and life transitions. He emphasizes practical practices and experiential work to help people find personal clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and life purpose. As an LMFT he brings a relational lens to therapy, supporting individuals in uncovering patterns and shaping new paths forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jonathan Kabat have?
Jonathan Kabat has 10 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Jonathan Kabat a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His license number is CA LMFT 129217.
In which languages does Jonathan Kabat provide therapy?
Jonathan provides therapy in English.
Where is Jonathan Kabat located?
Jonathan is located in California.
How can I work with Jonathan Kabat as my therapist?
You can work with Jonathan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jonathan Kabat work with international clients?
Jonathan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jonathan Kabat cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what they value and take practical steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they influence current relationships and emotional responses. This approach supports work on intimacy, family issues, communication problems, and healing from relational trauma.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It can reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and help people build resilience amid life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jonathan collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints, while allowing therapists to use the same integrative tools they apply in person.