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John Johnson

Compassionate relational therapist and practical coach

LMFT California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About John

John Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He blends relational work with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and emphasizes listening and steady support. He uses the Gottman Method alongside client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to address communication breakdowns and recurring conflict.

Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, plus time to talk through emotions and patterns that keep repeating. John also draws on mindfulness and narrative approaches to help people reconnect with their values and life story.

That can mean paying attention to bodily signals, noticing unhelpful thinking, or telling a clearer story about what matters now. He often mixes short practical exercises with deeper reflections.

He has worked with clients on relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and addiction, as well as career and financial worries. Additional areas John addresses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, and end-of-life issues.

His background includes teaching, performance, and years coaching business owners. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in California and internationally.

John describes his role as a steady witness who helps people sort through problems and move toward realistic goals. He encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.

Relational work and practical online therapy

John often combines Gottman-informed relational techniques with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral strategies. The Gottman approach looks at communication patterns and everyday interactions to reduce conflict and build connection. Client-centered work focuses on understanding someone’s experience and following their pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to improve mood and coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on communication skills one week and on mindfulness or thought work the next, depending on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible, written options for brief support or ongoing coaching between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career transitions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Gottman-informed relational work. Sessions mix practical steps, reflection, and emotion-focused conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, and also brings a background in teaching, performance, and business coaching.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing from California.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what session formats does he see people?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English