Joshua Johnson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Joshua!

Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering culturally responsive care. I help clients across California navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you feel understood and build meaningful change.

My focus

I work best with clients willing to face discomfort and challenge default coping patterns. Together, we reframe unhelpful thoughts and explore practical strategies. I offer a collaborative, culturally responsive space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.

My approach

I use evidence-based, person-centered and CBT approaches. I value the role of culture in mental health and support clients in identifying their values, strengths, and meaning in their experiences. I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered.

My communication style

Clients can expect warm, thoughtful and exploratory sessions with me. I strongly value client autonomy and empowerment in our sessions. Clients will be able to foster an environment where they feel safe and comfortable to target their goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider stems from a deep desire to serve my community. Working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, and cultural challenges strengthened my commitment to this path. These experiences shaped my passion for providing meaningful, culturally responsive care.

My goals for you

I help clients set clear, meaningful goals and work toward them through a collaborative, semi-structured approach. I emphasize accountability and transparency while offering grace and flexibility. Together, we track progress, adjust strategies, and build practical skills to support lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to connect and begin building our partnership. We’ll explore your goals, needs, and expectations while getting to know each other. It’s the start of a collaborative journey focused on growth, understanding, and long-term change.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Narrative

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Exposure Response Prevention

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Joshua Johnson