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Jared Maloney, LMFT

Practical somatic and talk‑based therapy

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About Jared

Jared Maloney is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people bring their body and mind into alignment. He uses somatic-informed work alongside talk-based approaches to help people manage strong feelings and make practical changes. Jared listens for what matters most and helps clients build tools they can use outside sessions.

He has eight years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions.

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Background and approach

He also supports those dealing with body image, attachment questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, anger, sleep and eating difficulties, and complicated family history or caregiver stress. Jared prefers a collaborative, client-centered style. He invites clients to guide the focus and combines that with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work when helpful.

He also draws on depth-oriented ideas to look at meaning, patterns, and underlying reactions. In sessions he may use practical exercises like journaling, guided meditation, role-play, mindfulness, and somatic practices that tune into bodily sensations. He helps people set achievable goals and build resources to manage intrusive thoughts, cravings, or overwhelming emotions.

Jared holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 118098 and in New Hampshire as NH LMFT 406. He offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging sessions in English. To begin clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How somatic and relational approaches work online

Jared combines somatic‑informed work with attachment and client-centered approaches to help people notice both body and mind. Somatic work focuses on bodily sensations and simple grounding practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and help people understand how those patterns shape feelings and reactions. Client-centered therapy puts the person's priorities front and center and lets them guide what to work on. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jared works collaboratively to see what methods help most for a person's goals and comfort level. He adapts techniques over time, trying practical exercises and checking in to make sure the pace and focus feel useful. Online sessions can include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, allow people to practice skills in their everyday environments, and let the therapist share exercises and prompts between sessions. Together they choose the format and tools that fit the client's life and needs.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jared address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life transitions, plus related areas like body image, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative style and blends somatic awareness with talk‑based methods like CBT and emotionally-focused work to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
What is Jared's clinical background?
He has eight years of experience working with people on emotional regulation, relationships, addiction, grief, and life direction, and he uses tools such as journaling, mindfulness, and role-play.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with California license CA LMFT 118098 and New Hampshire license NH LMFT 406, based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.