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Joshua Mondary

Joshua Mondary

LMFT

California

Motivation-focused therapist helping people move forward

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 140054
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Practical strategies
    • Parenting support

    About Joshua

    Joshua Mondary is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with eight years of professional experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, and addiction. He encourages clients to notice their strengths and to build on what already works for them. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he frames that first step as an important sign of courage.

    In sessions he centers the client's own goals and story. He uses motivational interviewing to support change by helping people sort through ambivalence and find reasons to move forward. Cognitive behavioral techniques are added when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical behavior changes.

    His approach can include mindfulness practices to lower stress and promote present-moment focus. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may repeat over time. Solution-focused strategies are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress.

    Joshua aims for straightforward, respectful conversations that lead to concrete steps. He pays attention to the practical demands of parenting, work, and daily life when making plans. He works in English and practices under his California LMFT credential.

    If you want to explore motivation, manage anxiety, or work on relationships and parenting, he can help you clarify next steps. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a session based on availability.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

    Joshua often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people weigh their options and find personal reasons to change. This approach is conversational and helps when motivation feels mixed or uncertain. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and offers straightforward tools to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joshua treats therapy as a collaboration where he and the client choose methods based on goals, lifestyle, and what feels helpful. He will check in and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.

    Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. Some people prefer sessions that are shorter or that don't require being on camera, while others like a full video meeting to read facial cues. Discuss what will fit your schedule and needs when you match and schedule a session.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Joshua help with?

    He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    Joshua centers the client's own goals and story and uses straightforward conversation. He focuses on practical steps and building on strengths.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

    Which languages are offered for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start therapy with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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