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Joshua Mondary

Therapist focused on practical, collaborative growth

LMFT California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Joshua

Joshua Mondary is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction.

Background and approach

He draws on eight years of clinical experience to support clients facing family problems, trauma and grief, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other life changes. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and substance-related issues.

Joshua approaches therapy from a collaborative, strengths-based stance, emphasizing that each person knows their story best and already carries resources to build on. His work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to practical goals and immediate concerns.

He encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support through the process. Sessions aim to balance short-term strategies for coping with deeper exploration of patterns that maintain distress.

Joshua frames therapy as a partnership where goals, pace, and interventions are shaped by the client’s needs and preferences.

Practical approaches for online change

Joshua uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside CBT to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support emotion regulation and stress management. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their priorities and strengthen motivation for change, particularly when working on substance use, lifestyle shifts, or building new habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and immediate needs, then adapts techniques over time so the plan feels useful and manageable for the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, while allowing clients to choose the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua support in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and trauma-related concerns, grief, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical coping skills with exploration of underlying patterns to help clients reach their goals.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a California LMFT credential and brings eight years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and how is that listed?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 140054.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English