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Jonathan Kabat, LMFT

Trauma, Abuse
Video Phone Messaging

About me

You have questions. They are in your heart; and therefore, weigh heavily on your heart. They may appear to be unanswerable. Perhaps they are. They may arise in your thoughts or they may not. These questions come in feelings, images, sensations, dreams, and most importantly longings.

We very often attempt to satisfy these longings through insufficient means. Our longings go unmet as we do the same things, try the same strategies, without success. You might be asking, "how do I change these patterns?"

As a systems therapist I explore with you the vast territory of life in fine detail so you may better recognize the impacts of experience on you and realize your impacts on life. We collaborate on ways to change and I support your practice of developing new approaches to achieve what your heart truly longs for.

Therapy is quite like a quest to find the ways you can be the best 'you.' It's a guided quest for navigating challenges, often catastrophes, and finding a way forward towards your heart's calling.

I draw from many approaches to integration and revealing wholeness. Because I have found that integrating one's whole being requires approaching life's challenges from many perspectives and trying different methods to facilitate change. I have studied transpersonal and systems approaches to understanding the causes and conditions which arise in our human experience. I have trained in somatic, emotional, and cognitive therapies; which often, integrates the way we sense, feel, and think about our experience. Much of my approach is informed by applied ecopsychology, eco-therapy, and climate psychology. I am particularly interested in working with individual experiencing strong emotional reactions to the changes we are experiencing in the ecological systems and society at this time. I support individuals who are experiencing eco-rage, eco-despair, eco anxiety, all arising from eco-empathy and ultimately returning to a deep care and concern for Earth. The entire world around us; and therefore we as individuals, are going through tremendous changes. Integrating this experience and finding compassion, resilience, and purposeful action is my passion. I will seek to assist you in finding your personal way towards your own clarity and purpose.

Jonathan Kabat
LMFT 129217

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Trauma, Abuse

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical approaches: 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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 129217

Reviews

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Jonathan is a very caring and professional therapist. I highly recommend him to everyone.

Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management

Jonathan is by far the most insightful, caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist I've ever come across. I am beyond grateful for his way of thinking, his extremely vast knowledge and experience in this world. He's a gem of a human being.

Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

He has been one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. He listens and is compassionate but also challenges me in the best way possible and helps me understand things in a different light.

Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Truly a gem, it’s an honor to work with Jonathan. I leave every week with a new perspective and outlook on life.

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Jonathan has been very helpful very quickly helping me identify the main issues I'm currently grappling with and offering constructive solutions. He's a very good listener.

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

He is great!

Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes