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Jonathan Trost

Relationship-focused, practical therapy

LMFT California

Experience
37 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Jonathan

Jonathan Trost is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses practical, relationship-focused methods to help people move forward. He draws on the Gottman Method alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to address stress, anxiety, anger, career concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He listens carefully and creates space for people to say what they are feeling. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.

Jonathan aims to make the work feel realistic and doable for busy lives. With 37 years of experience in California, he has helped clients with a wide range of concerns.

That includes panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and body image struggles. He also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those facing guilt, shame, or issues around forgiveness and self-love.

Jonathan blends straightforward skill-building with empathy. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors.

He uses client-centered work to hold a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people guide the pace of change. People who choose him can expect focused conversations and practical tools for everyday problems.

He encourages small experiments between sessions and checks progress together. The aim is steady improvement that fits into each person's life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Jonathan combines the Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy, and CBT in ways that work well online. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict patterns, and building connection through practical exercises and structured conversations. Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and pace, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to share feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jonathan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan as progress is seen, keeping the work practical and focused on real-life problems.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets you use visual cues for communication work, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins or when typing helps organize thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, manage follow-up between sessions, and try new skills in everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, career problems, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, chronic pain or illness, guilt and shame, panic, PTSD, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends the Gottman Method with client-centered and CBT approaches. Sessions emphasize listening, clear tools, and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LMFT licensed in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

37+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English