Nathan Ohren, LMFT
Calm support for stress and relationship strain
Details
| Name | Nathan Ohren |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Nathan
Nathan Ohren is a licensed marriage and family therapist who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship pain, or struggles with intimacy. He brings seven years of professional experience and a calm, straightforward manner to sessions.
Nathan prefers video sessions at first so people can get to know him face to face, and he is comfortable using other formats later on. Nathan focuses on the connection between mind and body, using somatic approaches alongside talk therapy to notice how emotions show up physically.
Background and approach
He helps people translate what happens in session into practical habits they can use during the week. He does not usually assign formal homework, but he works with clients to build simple, sustainable practices that fit daily life. His work includes supporting people with LGBTQ concerns, compassion fatigue, and a range of relationship and intimacy issues.
He also addresses attachment challenges, communication problems, and questions about life direction or midlife change. Nathan draws on approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. Nathan practices in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
He conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients. He values an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Outside of work he enjoys brisk walks at the beach and time with his young dog.
He invites questions about fit and process to help people decide if they want to move forward.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Nathan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Nathan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nathan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nathan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Nathan Uses Different Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, and helps rewrite those stories to open new possibilities for change and connection. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns show up now, helping people improve closeness and communication in current relationships.Nathan approaches these methods collaboratively. He starts by listening to what matters most and then tests which approach - or which mix - feels useful. Figuring out the right fit is part of the work together, and he adjusts methods as goals and needs become clearer.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is his preference early on because it helps establish rapport, while phone or messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, lower bandwidth needs, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, keep continuity between sessions, and use tools learned in therapy during day-to-day moments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Nathan works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like attachment, communication problems, and mood or life-purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines somatic awareness with talk-based methods and aims for straightforward, practical sessions. Expect gentle listening, reflection, and tools you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience and came to therapy as a midcareer change in his 40s. That background shapes a practical approach to common life stresses.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His practice location is in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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