- Mindfulness and meditation
- Practical coping tools
- 25 years experience
About Nathanial
Dr. Nathanial Hinerman helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and career or life-change challenges. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. His experience includes support for LGBT clients and people coping with adoption, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and body image worries.
He describes a collaborative, respectful style that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions often include teaching simple mindfulness and meditation practices alongside talk therapy. He draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment rather than using one fixed method.
Dr. Hinerman holds a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and a second PhD in Evolutionary Psychology, and his clinical license is LMFT in California. He brings 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns. That history informs practical tools for coping, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
In therapy he focuses on small, doable steps people can use between sessions. Expect straightforward discussion, some skills practice, and assignments that aim to fit into daily life. He also teaches mindfulness exercises when helpful to reduce anxiety and improve focus.
Outside of clinical work he is a single father of twin teenage daughters and a distance runner living in San Francisco. He encourages people to take the first step and says beginning therapy is an act of courage.
Therapeutic approaches and finding the right fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship problems.Choosing an approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what methods match your goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as you go.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue care if someone is traveling or living outside the therapist's immediate area. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and skill-building tasks for remote sessions so they remain practical and usable between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, career changes, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. He uses conversation, short exercises, and mindfulness practice to build skills people can use day to day.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and holds two PhDs plus an LMFT license in California.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.