John Johnson , LMFT

John Johnson brings a lifetime of varied experience to his work as a therapist and coach. He describes himself as a wounded healer who grew up in an abusive environment and spent years exploring different paths to recovery, including cathartic and body-oriented therapies. That personal journey deepened his capacity to listen with empathy and to support others facing trauma, relational struggles, grief, addiction, and the many stresses of life.

He has lived and worked in many places, traveled internationally, and has a background that includes teaching, professional dance, dog training, and performing off-off-Broadway in Primal Theatre. He also practiced Playback Theater, a form that reflects back people's stories to them, and for decades he has been an entrepreneur and coach for business owners and family businesses. Those varied roles inform a flexible, experienced approach to helping people find meaning and move toward their goals.

John is an LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and he draws on approaches that honor both mind and body while inviting practical change. He aims to offer a compassionate ear, to witness concerns without judgment, and to collaborate with people as they work toward greater well-being and clarity at any life stage.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Johnson integrates several well-established approaches to support people facing relationship, family, trauma, and life-transition challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work - it helps with self-exploration, confidence, and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related issues. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach to couples work that builds communication skills, emotional connection, and practical strategies for resolving conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He discusses options, explains how techniques may fit a client’s situation, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Offering therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, he provides flexible ways to connect that fit varied schedules and life demands. These remote options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care during work, travel, caregiving, or other commitments while engaging with licensed professionals from wherever they are located.