James Johnson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About James Johnson

Focus areas

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Parenting Counseling

Stress

Life Coaching

Personality Disorder

Work-Related Counseling

Men's Mental Health Issues

Self-Harm / Injury

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Johnson

Hi there, I'm James! I enjoy working with individuals, children, and couples who are hoping to gain confidence in healthier communication skills. Getting to understand you and getting to know one another will help improve our relationships. This will help recognize where you are hoping to improve your qualities in daily functioning. Building an alliance with me can create a safe place to practice and process your thoughts and feelings. Being able to process your past experience will allow you to identify and process ongoing needs within your daily lifestyle. Therapeutic alliance helps individuals grow within and become aware of their own needs. My approach My first approach I enjoy sharing with my clients, is cognitive behavior therapy. This approach focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors. It’s widely used for anxiety, depression, and stress management by helping individuals reframe their thinking. As we get farther into the session, we can utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds on CBT but places a stronger emphasis on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It’s particularly useful for individuals struggling with intense emotions or borderline personality disorder. During our session, we will begin Mindfulness skills, which encourage being fully present in the moment, accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment. It’s often integrated into therapy to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall well-being. My focus Active Listening is a communication technique where the listener fully concentrates, understands, and responds thoughtfully to the speaker. It fosters deeper connections, improves relationships, and reduces misunderstandings. Building rapport with you will help you understand the importance of increasing communication and developing I statements

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Bradley University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1548775125

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James Johnson works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see James Johnson?

James Johnson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for James Johnson on their profile.