Emily Johnson

My name is Emily Johnson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with adults, specializing in relationship issues, grief, and managing anger. I use Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory lenses to help you process pain and develop insight as well as incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques to help you develop skills. I understand that therapy is an investment and I want to work with you to develop meaningful goals so that you get what you want out of therapy.

My approach

My approach to therapy is to work with the therapeutic lens that suits you best and will help you reach your goals. I tend to work eclectically and am not limited to one modality. An example of an eclectic way of using therapeutic modalities would be using an Emotionally Focused/Attachment Theory lens to process trauma and improve the way a person relates to others and use practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help individuals reach their goals.

My focus

My approach to therapy works best for individual adults who are committed to affecting meaningful changes in their lives but aren't sure how to get to where they want to go. I have counseled many individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma where symptoms manifest in concerns around addictions, chronic relationship issues, or difficulty managing work or school. I aim to help individuals gain an understanding of why they might be struggling or where their symptoms are coming from and guide them in processing through the pain and working to build skills and make needed changes to help them live more meaningful lives.

My communication style

My communication style is validation and empathy-focused. I want my clients to feel heard and understood as well as challenged to grow and make changes when applicable.

My goals for you

I want to make sure you feel like you are getting something out of therapy which means that setting goals and expectations is essential. In the first session, we will explore what you hope to get out of therapy and what you are working towards