Joshua Mondary , LMFT

Joshua Mondary is a California-licensed LMFT with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, low motivation, and self-esteem issues. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a credential that indicates training in working with individuals, couples, and families - he brings a practical, strength-based perspective that centers the client as the expert of their own story.

He focuses on identifying each person’s existing resources and building skills to address the problems that brought them to therapy. Joshua encourages clients to take gradual steps toward the goals that matter to them, and he validates the courage involved in reaching out for support. His approach emphasizes collaborative work, practical tools, and compassionate guidance to help people move through difficult moments and toward greater confidence and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joshua integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing in his practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to help manage emotional reactivity and increase emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that strengthens a person’s own motivation to make changes, useful for issues like addiction, motivation, and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joshua works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques from these models to create practical, individualized plans that honor clients’ priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage in care. These formats can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.