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Michelle Johnson

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with four years of experience in private practice, and my own journey through blended family dynamics, trauma, and loss shapes how I show up for my clients — with real understanding, not just clinical theory. I specialize in working with families navigating crisis, blended family dynamics, divorce, betrayal, and trauma, as well as parents navigating single parenting on their own. I also love working with women, helping them build the confidence, boundaries, and emotional tools to become the healthiest version of themselves — for their own sake and for the families who depend on them.

My approach to therapy

My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic therapy to help clients not just talk about their struggles, but truly feel different in their relationships and daily lives. Whether you're rebuilding trust after betrayal, adjusting to a new family structure, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, I'd be honored to help you take that next step.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is really about getting to know each other — there's no pressure to have everything figured out or say things perfectly. We'll spend our time talking through what brought you in, what's been feeling hard lately, and any patterns or history that feel important for me to understand. I'll ask questions to get a fuller picture of your life, relationships, and goals, but this is also your time to ask me anything and see if it feels like the right fit.

By the end of our first session, you won't have to have it all figured out — we'll simply have a starting point and a sense of direction for the work ahead. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, a little lighter, and confident that you don't have to untangle things alone. We'll go at whatever pace feels right for you, one step at a time.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Hope International University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Structural Family, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Relational, Parent Management Training (PMT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English