John Johnson, LMFT

John Johnson brings a blend of life experience, professional training, and personal insight to his work as a therapist. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience, and he combines empathy with practical tools to support individuals, couples, and families through difficult transitions and longstanding concerns.

Raised in a challenging, abusive environment, he often describes his role as a wounded healer - someone who uses personal history to deepen understanding and empathy for others. His own therapeutic journey included body-oriented and cathartic approaches, and he often emphasizes the importance of the body in processing trauma and stress alongside the mind.

Before focusing on therapy he lived and worked in many roles - teacher, dog trainer, professional dancer and performer, and entrepreneur. He performed off-off-Broadway and practiced Playback Theater, an interactive form of storytelling in which audience members’ experiences are reflected back. Those creative and community-based experiences inform his relational, human-centered approach in sessions.

He has also coached business owners and family enterprises, offering practical guidance alongside emotional support. John aims to provide a compassionate ear, a steady witness to concerns, and collaborative direction toward clients’ goals and aspirations. He values the restorative power of nature and a grounded, body-aware perspective as part of healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

John Johnson integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions - it is helpful for building self-understanding and addressing life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and emotional connection in couples, providing research-informed tools to navigate conflict and strengthen relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John Johnson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on his years of experience to tailor sessions in a way that respects individual differences and priorities.

Online therapy with John offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and he also provides options for live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful progress.