Johanna Fernandez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Johanna Fernandez

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems

Emotional Disturbance

Relationship Struggles

Cultural Diversity Issues

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Stress

Depression

Racism Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Johanna Fernandez

Hi there, I'm Johanna! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in California. I believe in allowing my clients to guide me while teaching them how to ride the waves of life's difficulties. I believe everyone has the answers they are looking for within themselves; I am only a sounding board designed to guide, teach, and empower. I believe there is no "one size fits all" for therapy. I love using different interventions from different approaches depending on the person sitting in front of me. In meeting with me, we can create the best plan suited for you and your needs. My approach I take a collaborative approach to providing therapy as well as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, narrative, and trauma-informed care among other theoretical approaches. My focus Over the last 9 years in this field, I have found that I usually work best with teens (ages 15 and up), adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with those battling depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, relationship stressors, and life transitions. My communication style I provide a warm, nurturing approach; however, I also believe it's important to challenge clients as necessary in order for them to continue to grow and gain insight. My journey to mental healthcare During my undergraduate studies, I became interested in clinical psychology so I minored in that area. In one of my last classes, we had a panel of professionals talk about their careers in clinical psychology, which led me to a role in helping at-risk youth learn tools to help them cope with adversity. It was in helping at-risk youth that I realized I wanted to do more than just teach coping skills, I wanted to sit with people and help them process/heal their wounds from trauma. I truly care for people and I have a heart for helping others, especially those who are hurting. Seeing people get strengthened and healed is what keeps me doing this work.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Antioch University Santa Barbara, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1952778458

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What practice does Johanna Fernandez work with?

Johanna Fernandez works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

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