Johanna Crespin

Now accepting in-person appointments beginning July 1, 2026. Optional on-site childcare is available during sessions to help make therapy more accessible for parents. Virtual appointments are available throughout California.

Hello! I’m Johanna Crespin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m glad you’re here.

I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, postpartum and parenting transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I am especially passionate about supporting parents, women, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their patterns.

As a parent myself, I understand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own wellbeing while caring for others. I strive to create a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and fully yourself. To help make therapy more accessible for busy parents, optional on-site childcare is available during in-person sessions.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, where I specialized in trauma treatment, relational therapy, and emergency mental health. Over the past 6 years, I have provided direct care in crisis services, emergency mental health, community mental health, and private practice settings. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative, helping clients build insight, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I draw from attachment-based, relational, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change.

I believe many of our struggles make sense when viewed through the lens of our experiences, relationships, and nervous systems. Together, we’ll explore patterns, process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, postpartum or parenting transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, therapy with me is a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming environment where your experiences, identity, and goals are respected and supported.

In our work together, your voice and comfort come first. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered as you move toward healing, growth, and the life you want to create.

Many people come into their first session unsure of what to say, and that's completely normal. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, explore your current challenges, discuss your goals, and begin building a shared understanding of what support might look like for you. There is no pressure to share everything right away, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful of your needs.

My role is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and safe to show up as yourself.