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Jonathan Trost

Experienced LMFT blending CBT and compassion

LMFT California

Experience
37 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Trost is a licensed marriage and family therapist who emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered principles. With 37 years of professional experience in California, he focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges, career concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He also brings attention to issues such as body image, chronic pain and illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety. He cultivates an accepting therapeutic atmosphere that invites clients to explore thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, blending structured techniques with empathetic listening.

Jonathan supports clients in identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, developing coping strategies, and strengthening interpersonal skills, while honoring each person’s pace and priorities. He frames change as a collaborative process that begins with small, courageous steps and sustained work toward a more fulfilling life.

Available to work with English-speaking clients located in California, he offers a range of online session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs. His LMFT credential (CA LMFT 28779) anchors decades of practice in couple and individual dynamics and clinical care.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Jonathan commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic, and Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and helping clients find their own solutions through respect and acceptance. The Gottman Method contributes specific, research-informed tools for addressing relationship patterns and communication when that is a focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular work on personal growth into busy lives. These options support continuity of care when schedules or mobility are limited and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic attention across different formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jonathan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on topics like body image, chronic illness and pain, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic approaches inform his work?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Client-Centered Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to combine structured skill-building with empathic listening and relational techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jonathan has 37 years of professional experience providing therapy in California, bringing long-term practice to a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 28779 and sees clients who are located in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online therapy?
He offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityForgivenessGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English