- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Joshua
Joshua Mondary is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and parenting concerns. Joshua frames the first step as a brave one and aims to make it easier to talk about what’s most pressing.
He keeps sessions focused and practical. Joshua listens first to understand a person’s story and strengths.
Background and approach
He then offers tools that fit everyday life, such as straightforward ways to manage worry, improve communication, or handle parenting stress. Joshua uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help calm the body and focus attention. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding drive and direction. In sessions he aims for clear goals and small steps toward them.
He often combines short-term solutions with deeper conversation about patterns that repeat over time. That blend helps with immediate problems and longer-term change. Joshua also works with people facing specific issues like blended family challenges, caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and fatherhood issues.
He practices in English and provides online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. If someone is ready to begin, he guides them through the first steps to schedule and start therapy.
What Joshua works with
Everything Joshua lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joshua helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joshua lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Joshua uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That method often focuses on small experiments you can do between sessions to reduce worry or improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build attention and calm; it includes simple breathing and awareness exercises to use during stressful moments. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change by clarifying values and building motivation one step at a time.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joshua treats the choice as a collaborative process based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss options, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when bandwidth and environment allow it. Phone sessions can fit a walk or a break from work and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when a written exchange feels easier. These options give flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Joshua
What kinds of concerns does Joshua address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, addiction, and a range of related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is down-to-earth and goal focused, combining practical tools with deeper conversation about repeated patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has eight years of professional work experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices 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 are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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