Paola Johnson (she/her)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

My therapy style is collaborative, flexible, and empathic.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I have dedicated my professional life to helping individuals heal from the effects of trauma and improve their overall well-being. My approach is informed by trauma research and is centered on a trauma-informed perspective, which recognizes the far-reaching impact that early life experiences can have on one's emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

My Background and Approach

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy, and I strive to foster a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and form more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. To help my clients overcome the challenges they face, I implement an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws upon several approaches to help clients identify, process and regulate their emotions, allowing them to gain a deeper insight into their emotional experiences and develop healthier coping strategies. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Immigration/Acculturation
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network
  • Anthem
  • HealthNet
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español, Português

Reach out to Paola