Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How Jonathan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 37
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jonathan
Jonathan Trost is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 37 years of clinical experience in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, career challenges, and major life transitions. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
He creates a calm space where people can speak openly about tough feelings. Sessions are designed to reduce shame and judgment so clients can talk through what matters most.
Background and approach
Jonathan emphasizes practical steps alongside listening and validation. His work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that increase stress or anger.
For relationship concerns he applies principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem-solving. Jonathan has helped people facing body image struggles, chronic pain or illness, guilt and shame, and panic attacks. He also supports those coping with post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
His long experience means he has seen many common patterns and practical ways to address them. People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented steps, and ongoing feedback. He encourages collaboration so clients leave sessions with clear next actions.
Jonathan practices in California and conducts sessions in English.
What Jonathan works with
Everything Jonathan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jonathan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jonathan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates space for people to describe what matters most and helps them decide which goals to pursue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change patterns that get in the way of daily life. The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and problem-solving in relationships through clear skills and small, repeatable habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans over time. That way clients help shape the work and can see what feels most useful for them.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, reflective check-ins, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Jonathan
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, chronic pain and illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is the therapist’s general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine a client-centered stance with practical techniques. That means listening to each person’s priorities while using tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
He has 37 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, from anxiety and anger to relationship and career issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.