Joshua Mondary, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Joshua

Joshua Mondary is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with motivation.

He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step less intimidating for parents and caregivers who are worried or unsure what to expect. He begins by listening to each person's story and identifying their strengths.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills you can use between meetings. He encourages small, manageable changes and checks progress together so plans stay realistic. Joshua uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness to build present-moment coping skills.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people need help finding reasons to change and Solution-Focused work to set clear, short-term goals. His experience includes helping with family stress, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues that affect everyday life like anger, career changes, and coping with bipolar mood shifts.

He also works with topics such as blended family questions, fatherhood challenges, communication breakdowns, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Joshua emphasizes collaboration, asking about needs and preferences before shaping a plan that fits each person's life.

How online approaches support real change

Joshua often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood going. CBT gives clear tools for managing worry, improving sleep, and tackling avoidance that affects relationships.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These skills help people notice difficult emotions without getting overwhelmed and improve focus during busy family life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Joshua talks with each person about problems, goals, and what feels doable. Together they try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits daily routines and parenting demands.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel face to face, phone sessions work when schedules are tight, and live chat or text messaging provide brief check-ins and reminders between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing family responsibilities and work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Joshua address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family problems, grief, trauma, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes.

How would he describe his therapy style?

Joshua keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He listens, identifies strengths, and works with clients on skills and small steps they can use between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of personal and family issues.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 140054, and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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