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John Johnson, LMFT
California
LMFT - stress and relationship focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Gottman communication skills
About John
John Johnson is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical and coaching work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns along with depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also addresses issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem and career stress.
He uses practical, talk-based therapy grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. Sessions are straightforward and aim to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try different ways of responding. Mindfulness and narrative tools are used to help people reconnect with everyday patterns and personal meaning.
John draws on a long life of varied work and personal experience. He has taught, coached business owners, trained dogs, and performed in theater. That mix informs how he listens and how he suggests exercises and experiments between sessions.
He often combines short behavioral experiments with reflective conversation. For relationship concerns he uses principles from the Gottman Method to focus on communication skills and problem-solving. For trauma and abuse he works with body-focused awareness alongside talking interventions.
People who choose him typically look for clear, concrete steps they can try between sessions. He also supports caregivers, people managing chronic illness or pain, those facing end-of-life concerns, and veterans with service-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How his approaches work for online sessions
John often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work in session. CBT focuses on spotting specific thoughts and behaviors, then running short experiments to see what changes. It fits well for anxiety, stress, sleep and mood concerns. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflection, helping people clarify goals and values and decide what small steps to try next.He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work, which breaks communication into concrete skills and routines to practice. That approach is useful when improving day-to-day interaction patterns and problem-solving between partners. Together these methods create a practical, step-by-step focus rather than abstract talk alone.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, test different methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Sessions are paced to fit each person's needs and preferences rather than following a rigid template.
The original biography did not list which online session formats are used. Confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so exercises and homework are easier to maintain.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as depression, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, and related challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test new responses through short experiments and practical exercises between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of clinical and coaching experience and draws on additional backgrounds in teaching, performance, and business coaching.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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