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John Johnson

Experienced therapist blending practical tools and empathy

LMFT California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About John

John Johnson is an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, person-focused presence.

Background and approach

Over 25 years in practice have given him a wide-ranging perspective on human struggle and resilience, and he draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop clearer, actionable steps toward change.

His background includes varied life and professional roles - from teaching and dog training to performing and entrepreneurship - which inform a flexible, resourceful style in sessions. He also integrates client-centered listening, mindfulness, and narrative work to honor each person’s story and to reconnect emotional experience with bodily awareness.

This blend supports work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, addictions, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and caregiver or chronic illness stress. Based in California, John leans on decades of life experience and clinical practice to provide steady support for people navigating life changes.

He aims to offer a warm witness, practical tools, and collaborative guidance to help clients move toward their goals and greater well-being.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy



Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other practical concerns; it uses structured tools and homework to promote measurable change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic stance where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own goals and values at their own pace. The Gottman Method offers concrete strategies for improving communication and resolving relationship conflicts through skill-building and shared exercises.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend methods to create an individualized plan. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and how to adapt them for online sessions so the work stays focused and relevant.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones. These options make it possible to continue consistent care from varied locations, support follow-up between live sessions, and tailor communication style to what helps each person engage and make progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
John focuses on a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related problems, and struggles with eating, sleeping, anger, self-esteem, career, and life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, narrative approaches, and relationship-focused methods to tailor care to each person’s needs and preferences.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience to his work, drawing on diverse life and professional roles to inform a flexible therapeutic style.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with license CA LMFT 16372 and practices from California.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost structured for therapy with this provider?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English