John Johnson, LMFT
Experienced therapist focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | John Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About John
John Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and recover from trauma and loss. His work is direct and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and practical support.
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses client-centered methods to create a calm, accepting space, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices and some elements of the Gottman Method appear when relationship skills are part of the work. John says his own life history shapes his approach. He describes himself as a wounded healer who has experienced difficult family dynamics and many forms of therapy.
That background informs his ability to listen, empathize, and hold complex feelings without judgment. His years as a teacher, dancer, dog trainer, playback theater performer, and business coach give him a varied toolkit. He often blends body-aware ways of working with talk-based techniques when people bring trauma, chronic pain, or grief.
John practices in California and offers services in English. He welcomes international clients and uses multiple online formats to fit different needs. He aims to be a steady witness, help people identify goals, and support clear steps toward change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online
John often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they carry and consider new meanings for their lives. This approach is useful for grief, trauma, identity questions, and life transitions because it focuses on how events get interpreted and remembered.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide steady listening and acceptance. That style helps when people need a calm space to sort feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. Together they try methods and adjust the path based on what helps most in real life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video works well for full conversations and relationship skill work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, reflection between sessions, and flexible scheduling. These options let people keep therapy consistent while managing work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, career issues, and many life adjustments.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical CBT tools. Sessions often include mindfulness and relationship skill work when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages, drawing on varied roles from teaching to coaching.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a CA LMFT licensed in California and practices there while offering online sessions to reach people in other places.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He works by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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