Dr. Nathanial Hinerman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for life transitions
- 25 years experience
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Accepts international clients
About Dr. Nathanial Hinerman
Dr. Nathanial Hinerman is a California-licensed therapist with 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns. He is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and offers care for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, and many other life transitions. He works in English and accepts clients in California as well as international clients.
His clinical style blends evidence-based methods with mindfulness and contemplative practices. He teaches mindfulness and meditation for clients who wish to develop greater emotional regulation and presence, and he brings deep experience addressing addictive patterns. His training includes doctoral work in Philosophy of Religion and a second doctorate in Evolutionary Psychology, and his approach weaves psychological science with insights from contemporary teachers and wisdom traditions.
Dr. Hinerman also maintains specialties with gifted teens and young adults and has experience supporting people whose lives are public. He is a widower, a single father to twin teenage girls, and a competitive distance runner in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. He frames clients as the experts on their own stories and encourages those ready to take the first step toward therapy to reach out and begin the process.
His clinical style blends evidence-based methods with mindfulness and contemplative practices. He teaches mindfulness and meditation for clients who wish to develop greater emotional regulation and presence, and he brings deep experience addressing addictive patterns. His training includes doctoral work in Philosophy of Religion and a second doctorate in Evolutionary Psychology, and his approach weaves psychological science with insights from contemporary teachers and wisdom traditions.
Dr. Hinerman also maintains specialties with gifted teens and young adults and has experience supporting people whose lives are public. He is a widower, a single father to twin teenage girls, and a competitive distance runner in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. He frames clients as the experts on their own stories and encourages those ready to take the first step toward therapy to reach out and begin the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Nathanial Hinerman have?
Dr. Nathanial Hinerman has 25 years of clinical experience.
Is Dr. Nathanial Hinerman a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 106778.
In which languages does Dr. Nathanial Hinerman provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Nathanial Hinerman located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Nathanial Hinerman as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Nathanial Hinerman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Nathanial Hinerman work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Nathanial Hinerman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Nathanial Hinerman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Nathanial Hinerman
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes developing psychological flexibility by noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that align with personal values. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding close relationship patterns formed early in life and how they shape current connections. It helps people address relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment wounds.
Dr. Hinerman approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the work. He will explore a client's needs, goals, and preferences together with the client and tailor sessions to fit what feels most useful over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy lives, manage transitions, and continue work when travel or geography would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals can provide the same core therapeutic skills through these formats, focusing on accessibility and an effective working relationship.
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