Nathan Ohren, LMFT
Therapist in California
Nathan Ohren is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and intimacy concerns.
- License 131572 · California Expires March 2026
- NPI 1336896547 · national registry
- Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English
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About Nathan
Nathan Ohren is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and intimacy concerns. He works with individuals and partners and emphasizes practical steps that make daily life feel less overwhelming. Nathan uses straightforward talk and steady support so people can try changes between sessions and see what works for them.
Nathan has seven years of clinical experience and is licensed in California as an LMFT.
Background and approach
He came to therapy as a career change in his mid-40s and brings life experience alongside his clinical skills. He prefers video sessions at the start of care to establish a solid working relationship, then offers other formats once a plan for communication is set.
His approach combines relationship-focused methods like the Gottman Method with body-aware work and evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That mix lets him address how thoughts, feelings, and somatic signals interact in stress and intimacy issues. He avoids heavy homework but encourages daily practices that fit into a client’s routine.
Nathan also has experience supporting people facing compassion fatigue, LGBTQ concerns, attachment difficulties, and sexual diversity topics including kink and BDSM. He works with common struggles such as jealousy, infidelity, mood concerns, and life purpose questions. Outside of therapy he enjoys brisk walks on the beach and time with his young dog.
He invites questions that help people decide whether they might be a good fit to work together.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 131572 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1336896547 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nathan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Nathan names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Nathan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapy approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants to live in line with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early connections shape current closeness and conflict. This work can help with intimacy struggles, trust issues, and communication breakdowns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nathan treats choice of method as collaborative and tailors sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Together they explore what feels useful and adjust strategies over time so therapy fits daily life and relationships.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is preferred when starting so the therapist and client can build rapport, while phone or chat can be easier for quick check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Text and messaging let people share short updates between sessions and keep momentum. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and communication styles, and they allow practical work to continue outside of weekly appointments.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can Nathan help with?
Nathan works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses topics like LGBTQ matters, attachment concerns, jealousy, infidelity, and mood challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends relationship-focused methods with body-awareness and evidence-based therapies. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical changes people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience and shifted into therapy as a second career in his mid-40s.
Where is Nathan licensed to practice?
He is a California LMFT, listed as LMFT for licensed marriage and family therapist in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a preference for video early in treatment.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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