Johanna Fernandez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Johanna!

I believe in allowing clients to guide me while teaching them to ride the waves of life's difficulties. Everyone has the answers within themselves; I am a sounding board to guide, teach, and empower. There is no one size fits all for therapy. I love using different interventions depending on the person sitting in front of me.

My focus

I usually work best with teens, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with those battling depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, relationship stressors, and life transitions.

My approach

I take a collaborative approach to providing therapy as well as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, narrative, and trauma-informed care among other theoretical approaches. We can create the best plan suited for you and your needs.

My communication style

I provide a warm, nurturing approach; however, I also believe it's important to challenge clients as necessary in order for them to continue to grow and gain insight.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in helping at-risk youth learn tools to cope with adversity. In helping them, I realized I wanted to do more than teach coping skills—I wanted to sit with people and help them process and heal their trauma wounds. I truly care for people and have a heart for helping others, especially those who are hurting.

My goals for you

We will work together to create goals within the first three sessions.

Our first session

During the first session, we will explore reasons for seeking therapy and delve into some of your most pressing issues. I like to make sure that my clients are heard and seen and also walk away with a tangible tool.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Immune-Disorders

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Johanna Fernandez