Johanna Pinedo, LMFT

Johanna Pinedo, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi there, I'm Johanna! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, manage stress, and strengthen their relationships. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, meeting you where you are. My focus I work with adolescents and adults facing life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship issues. I support clients motivated to understand their thoughts and behaviors, build coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. I enjoy helping people develop resilience, confidence, and skills to move forward. My approach My approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My communication style My communication style is compassionate, collaborative, and honest. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I meet clients where they are, use humor when appropriate, and focus on open communication while providing practical tools and encouragement for growth. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to mental health by a desire to help people navigate life’s challenges and find hope. Working with adolescents and adults, I’ve seen how therapy empowers individuals to understand themselves, overcome struggles, and build resilience. Guiding clients to recognize their strengths and create meaningful change continues to inspire me. My goals for you I help clients set and reach goals by identifying their strengths and priorities, breaking goals into manageable steps, and providing practical strategies and support.
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About Johanna Pinedo

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Mood Disorders
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Coping Mechanism Development
Relationship Struggles
Behavioral Problems
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Johanna Pinedo

Hi there, I'm Johanna! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, manage stress, and strengthen their relationships. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, meeting you where you are. My focus I work with adolescents and adults facing life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship issues. I support clients motivated to understand their thoughts and behaviors, build coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. I enjoy helping people develop resilience, confidence, and skills to move forward. My approach My approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My communication style My communication style is compassionate, collaborative, and honest. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I meet clients where they are, use humor when appropriate, and focus on open communication while providing practical tools and encouragement for growth. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to mental health by a desire to help people navigate life’s challenges and find hope. Working with adolescents and adults, I’ve seen how therapy empowers individuals to understand themselves, overcome struggles, and build resilience. Guiding clients to recognize their strengths and create meaningful change continues to inspire me. My goals for you I help clients set and reach goals by identifying their strengths and priorities, breaking goals into manageable steps, and providing practical strategies and support.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1437514163

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What languages does Johanna Pinedo speak?

Johanna Pinedo speaks English and Spanish.

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