Stephanie Turner-Johnson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

Thank you for taking the time to look at my bio. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have experience throughout the spectrum of the field, but specializing in adults with the change of life, relationships, depression, and anxiety issues.

My focus

My ideal client is someone who understands that change takes time and that therapy takes time, trust, and dedication to making changes that can be sometimes difficult but rewarding. I am focusing my practice on adults.

My approach

My primary approach to therapy is humanistic, which works well with my CBT problem-solving techniques, allowing me to get to know you better but also allowing me to help guide you through the problems you may be facing.

My communication style

I am honest, transparent, and caring when speaking with my clients, which sometimes means telling them things they may not want to hear, but always in their best interest. I am often told that I am warm in my approach.

My journey to mental healthcare

It began with curiosity from non-fiction literature that drew me into the field of psychology in my teenage years. Reading about how much therapists help clients grow seemed to be very rewarding. Working in a clinic focused on ADHD and Autism made me realize the need to further my education.

My goals for you

Clients will need to set their own goals in therapy because it's their session. My approach is to allow my clients to grow and learn while developing skills to tackle their challenges.

Our first session

In the first session, I will be gathering important information to allow me to complete the intake assessment. It is also the perfect time for clients to provide the big picture about themselves and why they seek therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

Borderline Personality

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Coastal TPA
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Indonesian

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Specification from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Turner-Johnson