Jonathan Trost, LMFT

Jonathan Trost uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and Gottman-informed methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on decades of practice to keep sessions straightforward and practical. Jonathan writes plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for worried people.

He focuses on common life pressures such as work stress, relationship strain, anger, and career crossroads. He also supports people facing body image concerns, chronic pain or illness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Sessions emphasize real problems and real skills that can be applied between meetings.

Jonathan believes therapy should be a cooperative effort. He creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about openly. He listens, reflects, and helps clients try small changes to test what works.

Across 37 years of practice, he has worked with a wide range of difficulties and keeps his approach flexible. He blends problem-focused tools with an emphasis on the person’s own goals and values. This helps people build new habits and cope better with life changes.

People who meet with him can expect clear language, step-by-step skill building, and attention to practical outcomes. He aims to support and empower each person as they try new ways of handling stress and relationships.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Jonathan uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behavior; CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, and stress-related difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance that helps people feel heard and decide their own goals. The Gottman-informed ideas he uses focus on improving communication and practical relationship skills for partners.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Jonathan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the approach stays relevant to the person's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, health, or family demands and to keep momentum between meetings.