Therapist profile
Nathan Ohren, LMFT
California
LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Continue with NathanWhere Nathan stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 131572
- NPI
- 1336896547
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Relationship issues
- Codependency focus
- Video sessions preferred
About Nathan
Nathan Ohren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Nathan also lists codependency among his focus areas and helps people who notice people-pleasing, boundary struggles, or loss of self in close relationships.
Nathan moved into therapy as a second career in his mid-40s. He uses somatic ideas alongside talk work to bring attention to how the body and mind interact. Sessions tend to be practical and grounded; he avoids assigning regular homework but helps people make small, usable changes between visits so gains carry into daily life.
He prefers video sessions early on to build connection and to learn how a person responds in conversation. After initial sessions he is open to other ways of working together once communication methods are clear. If someone asks about formats, he invites them to raise questions so options can be confirmed before booking.
In sessions he focuses on noticing patterns in relationships, strengthening communication, and exploring attachment concerns. He offers tools from several approaches including cognitive and behavioral skills, acceptance-based strategies, and emotion regulation practices. The aim is steady, workable change rather than quick fixes.
Outside of work he spends time walking at the beach and with his four-year-old dog. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask specific questions about fit and method before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Nathan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and commit to actions that match their values. This is useful for people stuck in patterns of pleasing others or avoiding conflict.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns shape trust, boundaries, and closeness. That work helps clarify why certain relationship dynamics repeat and what small changes might shift them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nathan treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will explore what fits a person’s goals and preferences. He discusses options and adjusts the mix of skills and reflection as the work progresses.
He prefers video sessions early on so he can better read communication and body language, and he is open to other formats once a communication protocol is in place. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Codependency and attachment concerns are also listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach mixes somatic awareness with talk therapy and practical skills. He favors work you can try between sessions rather than formal homework assignments.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience and began his therapy career after a midlife career change.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a California LMFT practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He prefers video sessions, especially early in therapy, and is open to other formats later once a communication protocol is set. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.