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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Somatic-informed work
About Nathan
LMFT in California with seven years of clinical experience, Nathan Ohren focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationships, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. He offers therapy informed by several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Nathan prefers video sessions early in work together and uses methods that connect thoughts, feelings, and the body.
Nathan works with individuals, couples, and groups and brings a background in somatic psychotherapy. He explains somatic work as paying attention to how the body stores emotions and using that information to guide talk and practical steps. He aims to help people move skills learned in sessions into daily life rather than limiting change to the therapy hour.
He rarely assigns formal homework, but he does support small, manageable practices clients can try between sessions. Those practices are meant to fit into everyday routines and become part of self-care. Nathan stresses collaboration on what to try and adjusts suggestions to what fits each person’s day.
Nathan prefers video for early sessions so that rapport and communication patterns can be observed. After initial work, he is open to other ways of working together once a communication protocol is agreed. He notes that session format and logistics are settled with each person.
Outside of work he takes brisk beach walks and spends time with his young dog. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions that clarify fit before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships and life direction.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that form over time and how they show up in current relationships. This approach can help people who notice recurring trust, closeness, or communication problems.
Nathan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to test methods and pick what fits their goals and preferences. The plan can change as therapy progresses and as needs become clearer.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. Nathan prefers video sessions, especially during the early stage of work together, and notes he is open to other forms of working together once a communication protocol is established. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when full appointments are hard to schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue, plus several related areas such as attachment issues, infidelity, and mood disorders.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match methods to a person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience and shifted into therapy in his mid-40s after a long-term career change.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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