John Johnson, LMFT

John Johnson brings a lifetime of varied experience to his work as a therapist and coach. Based in California, he is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) - a mental health professional trained to work with individuals, couples, and families - who weaves together clinical training and rich life experience to support others.

He describes his primary stance as that of a wounded healer, having grown up in an abusive environment and spent much of his life trying to figure things out. That personal history informs his capacity to listen closely and empathize with the wide range of emotions and challenges people carry.

Over the years he has explored many forms of therapy, including cathartic and body-oriented approaches, and he often helps people reconnect with bodily wisdom as part of healing. He also draws on a deep appreciation for nature, inviting contact with the living world as a source of grounding and support during difficult transitions.

John has lived in many places and traveled widely, and he values the lessons gained from those journeys. He grew up in New York City and has worked in a number of different roles - as a teacher, a dog trainer, a professional dancer, and a performer in off-off-Broadway Primal Theatre productions. He also spent many years performing Playback Theater, an approach that returns audience members their own stories in live performance.

In addition to creative work, John has been an entrepreneur and business owner for decades, offering tools and guidance to promote healthy, sustainable living. He has coached business owners and family-run enterprises, bringing practical experience around work and relationships into the therapy room.

John aims to provide a compassionate ear and steady witness to what matters to each person who comes to him, helping clients move toward their goals and greater wellbeing.