Dr. Nathanial Hinerman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationship and life challenges
- 25 years experience
- Mindfulness and addictions
- Gifted teens focus
About Dr. Nathanial Hinerman
Dr. Nathanial Hinerman is a California-licensed clinician with 25 years of clinical psychology experience working with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, motivation and self-esteem, and offers substantial expertise in treating addictions and teaching mindfulness and meditation as practical tools for daily life.
He approaches therapy from a perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story and draws on clients' existing strengths to meet difficult challenges. His methods integrate contemporary psychological science with timeless wisdom traditions and the influence of teachers and researchers such as Rick Hanson, Tracy Marks, Robert Sapolsky, and Joseph Goldstein.
Dr. Hinerman holds doctoral degrees - a PhD in Philosophy of Religion earned under Huston Smith at Berkeley, GTU, and a second PhD in Evolutionary Psychology - and is licensed as an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has a primary specialty working with gifted teens and young adults and has experience supporting people whose lives are in the public eye.
Outside of clinical work he is a widower and a single father to twin teenage daughters, and he maintains an active interest in distance running in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. His background blends academic depth, clinical breadth, and personal experience.
He approaches therapy from a perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story and draws on clients' existing strengths to meet difficult challenges. His methods integrate contemporary psychological science with timeless wisdom traditions and the influence of teachers and researchers such as Rick Hanson, Tracy Marks, Robert Sapolsky, and Joseph Goldstein.
Dr. Hinerman holds doctoral degrees - a PhD in Philosophy of Religion earned under Huston Smith at Berkeley, GTU, and a second PhD in Evolutionary Psychology - and is licensed as an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has a primary specialty working with gifted teens and young adults and has experience supporting people whose lives are in the public eye.
Outside of clinical work he is a widower and a single father to twin teenage daughters, and he maintains an active interest in distance running in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood. His background blends academic depth, clinical breadth, and personal experience.
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 holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 106778.
In which languages does Dr. Nathanial Hinerman provide therapy?
Dr. Hinerman 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 Support for Life Transitions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take action guided by personal values - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early bonds and examines how those patterns affect present relationships - it can be especially helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the client's own capacity for growth - it supports self-esteem, grief work, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Dr. Hinerman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor techniques over time, blending approaches as needed to support practical change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options can improve consistency, reduce travel time, and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward their goals.
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