Nathan Ohren
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
LMFT California
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Nathan
Nathan Ohren is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and LGBT-related issues.
Background and approach
Nathan writes plainly and invites questions so prospective clients can see if they might be a good fit. Nathan made a midlife career shift and brings seven years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups.
He uses somatic ideas that link body awareness with emotions. He prefers video sessions at first so he and the client can build rapport, then adapts to other formats once a communication routine is set.
Sessions focus on practical, day-to-day change rather than only talking in the hour. Nathan avoids heavy homework but helps clients find small, workable ways to practice new skills between meetings.
He aims to make therapeutic work part of a regular self-care routine so gains carry over into daily life. Clinically, Nathan draws from the Gottman Method alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
He blends these approaches to match a person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. Outside the therapy room he enjoys brisk walks on the beach and time with his young dog.
He encourages questions up front to help people decide if his style and approach feel like a good match.
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values to reduce suffering and increase meaning. The Gottman Method brings practical tools for improving communication, reducing conflict, and rebuilding connection through clear exercises and structured conversation techniques. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and helps people learn new ways of asking for support and closeness. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nathan will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then blend methods to fit their needs. He adapts pace and tools over time so therapy stays relevant and practical. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls are preferred at the start to build rapport and read nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, process notes, or when someone needs flexible touchpoints between sessions. These options help people keep momentum without traveling to appointments.Frequently asked questions
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English