Therapist profile
Jonathan Pearson, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anger and Relationships
Continue with JonathanKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 135961
- NPI1598234742
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
About Jonathan
Jonathan Pearson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of professional experience. He works with adults who are looking to handle stress, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and problems tied to addiction or parenting. He speaks English and works with clients in California.
His approach is straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through what is happening now and identify small, usable changes. Sessions focus on making daily life more manageable - improving communication, reducing flare-ups, and rebuilding trust where it has been damaged.
Jonathan pays attention to relationship patterns that keep problems recurring. He addresses intimacy-related issues, codependency, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns alongside substance use and addiction challenges. He also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, and compassion fatigue.
In the room he aims to listen without judgment and to help clients notice what keeps them stuck. He guides clients toward clearer choices and practices they can try between sessions. The work can include setting concrete goals, building new interaction habits, and practicing ways to calm down in heated moments.
To begin, prospective clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, so people should confirm logistics before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to focus on behavioral patterns and interaction habits. One common approach helps people notice what triggers anger and then practice small, concrete coping steps to reduce reactivity in day-to-day situations. This kind of work targets stress, relationship conflict, and impulsive responses. Another approach addresses relationship and intimacy concerns by mapping recurring interaction cycles. It helps people recognize how communication patterns feed resentment or distance and then try new ways of responding that change those cycles. That work is useful for improving trust and handling difficult conversations. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan over time. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so regular check-ins are easier to keep. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy workable for everyday life while practicing new skills between meetings.Areas of focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and direct, focused on talking through current problems and finding small, usable changes for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a therapist.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats and cost details?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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