she/her

Alexis Johnson

LMFT

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Exploratory, Humorous, Open-minded

Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Students

Years of Experience

I want to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions.

Alexis Johnson,

LMFT

License number

#126055

Therapy style

Through my various experiences working in outpatient substance use programs, school-based settings, forensic mental health, and clinic-based work with various populations and age ranges, I have pursued my passion for supporting individuals in changing their lives and implementing healthy coping skills for long-term recovery. My experiences in the past have taught me the importance of witnessing great pain and great joy. I believe we cannot have one without the other. I want to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and trusting environment to uncover those human emotions, find what works or does not work, and collaborate to reach new and healthier goals for life.

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Education

BA - Psychology, Pepperdine University MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco

Interests

I love knitting and am teaching myself to crochet. I appreciate the art of making things and find the repetitive nature of fiber arts soothing for my soul. I also love old movies from the Classic Hollywood era (bonus if it's a black and white film).