- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About John
John Johnson is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical and life experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping problems. He also supports people dealing with career questions, parenting strain, life purpose, and other big changes.
John draws on client-centered and narrative approaches to help people tell their story and find what matters next. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address patterns of thinking and everyday habits. In relationship work he incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to focus on communication and conflict patterns.
He speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings. Sessions include talking through current problems, mapping unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and practicing short mindfulness exercises. He often draws attention to how the body holds stress and how grounding practices can interrupt automatic reactions.
John’s background includes years of teaching, coaching business owners, and performing in theater forms that emphasize story and group reflection. Those experiences inform a style that pays attention to personal history and present-day patterns. He also brings experience with caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
Clients who are navigating midlife questions, money worries, men’s issues, military-related concerns, or recovery from trauma may find his mix of practical tools and narrative work useful. He accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, follow the site matching steps to schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
John commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the client lead the topics; it helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.He also draws on elements of the Gottman Method for relationship issues, emphasizing communication skills, turn-taking, and practical exercises couples can try. In an online setting these exercises can be coached in real time and reviewed between sessions to notice small changes.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people join from another location or time zone, which supports working with international clients.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping issues. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and money and financial issues.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses client-centered listening alongside narrative and cognitive behavioral techniques to map patterns and identify next steps. Sessions often combine talk, practical exercises, and brief mindfulness practices.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical and related experience working with adults across many life concerns and professional roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices from California.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm available session options before booking through the site's scheduling steps.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.