- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practices
- CBT techniques
About Joshua
Joshua Mondary is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, anger, and major life changes. He also addresses issues like communication problems, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
Joshua takes a direct, practical approach. He treats clients as the expert on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can use between meetings. He avoids jargon and keeps conversations focused on what helps day to day.
In sessions he uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are offered to help lower reactivity and manage strong emotions like anger. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to find the drive to make a change.
Joshua also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring patterns from past relationships that show up now. Solution-focused methods keep work brief and goal-oriented when that fits a person’s needs. He blends these approaches to match the problem at hand and the client’s preferences.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, clear tools to try between sessions, and collaborative planning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Joshua commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and then testing small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and notice feelings like anger without acting on them.He also uses motivational interviewing when someone needs help finding energy to change a habit or make a difficult decision. That approach asks questions and reflects back what matters most to the person, so goals come from the client rather than being imposed by the therapist. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative and may shift as goals change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how he is offering sessions right now. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow people to use audio-only options if they prefer not to be on camera. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices during the matching and first-session process to find what fits your needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that looks for strengths and clear steps to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and parenting issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMFT licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.