- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- ACT and CBT methods
About Nathan
Nathan Ohren is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose. Nathan favors video sessions early on to build rapport and asks clients to bring therapeutic work into daily life rather than rely only on the hour in session.
Nathan shifted into therapy in his mid-40s after a long-term goal to become a clinician. He draws on somatic ideas that link the body and the mind, and uses several evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and attachment-based thinking. In plain terms, he helps people notice patterns, name what matters, and try small, concrete actions between sessions.
He typically avoids formal homework but emphasizes practical exercises clients can fold into routine days. That might mean short experiments, communication practices, or brief reflection prompts that fit busy schedules. Nathan prefers to begin work via video so nonverbal cues and pacing are clear, and he is open to other ways of communicating once a plan is agreed.
Sessions address issues like infidelity, jealousy, codependency, kink and BDSM topics, gender dysphoria and HIV/AIDS concerns, first responder stress, and midlife questions. He also works with attachment difficulties and autistic clients, helping people improve communication and intimacy in relationships.
Nathan notes that therapy asks for courage and patience. He invites questions about how he works, and about whether his style might suit someone trying to find direction after a change in work, relationships, or health.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It focuses on building psychological flexibility and can be useful for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and communication problems and is often used for intimacy and relationship concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Nathan will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a client's goals and preferences, adjusting as needed based on how the work goes and what feels most useful.
He prefers video meetings at the start to better read nonverbal cues and pacing. The original biography does not list other specific formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses somatic ideas and therapies like ACT and CBT to help people notice patterns and try small, practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician after changing careers in his mid-40s.
What is his credential and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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