John Johnson , LMFT

John Johnson brings a lifetime of varied experience to his therapeutic work, shaped by personal history, creative pursuits, and years of professional practice. He identifies with the role of the wounded healer, having grown up in an abusive atmosphere and spent much of his life exploring many forms of therapy to better understand healing and resilience. He values body-oriented and cathartic approaches and often emphasizes the body's role in recovery, noting the meaningful connections between gut, heart, and emotional experience.

Raised in New York City, he has moved through several careers - teacher, dog trainer, professional dancer and performer - including off off Broadway and years of Playback Theater where audience stories were reflected back as part of the healing process. He has traveled extensively and lived in many places, and now appreciates the balance of West Coast living as he looks ahead to sharing the lessons of his life.

As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines therapeutic training with longtime entrepreneurial work providing tools and coaching to help people pursue healthier, longer, more satisfying lives. He has coached business owners and family businesses and brings that practical experience to sessions focused on relationships, trauma, grief, life transitions and personal growth.

He offers a compassionate, attentive presence and aims to be a steady witness to concerns while helping clients move toward their goals and aspirations.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

John Johnson uses several well-established therapeutic approaches to inform his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which the therapist listens deeply and the client leads the pace and direction of change - this approach helps when someone needs validation, increased self-awareness, and space to explore personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors and offers practical tools to address patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress and related concerns. The Gottman Method provides research-based tools for couples to improve communication, resolve conflict and rebuild connection, making it useful for relationship and family issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He draws from these models to tailor sessions rather than relying on a single technique, inviting clients to give feedback as treatment progresses.

Online therapy with John is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling easier around work, caregiving and travel. These options increase accessibility and flexibility, allowing therapy to continue across distances and life changes while supporting consistent engagement with a licensed professional.