Vivian Johnson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Vivian Johnson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Behavioral Problems

Depression

Alcoholism

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Stress

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vivian Johnson

Hi there, I'm Vivian! My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College. I predominantly utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. My approach The psychodynamic therapeutic approach helps clients gain deeper insight into their lives and present-day challenges. I assist clients in recognizing recurring unhelpful thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns, as well as the defense mechanisms they’ve developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight can empower them to begin changing those patterns and develop healthier ways to manage life stressors. Additionally, I use the Gottman Method to work with couples, improving communication and increasing intimacy, affection, and respect in their relationships. My focus I work with individuals, families, and couples facing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. My communication style I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space to build rapport and a strong therapeutic alliance. I use active reflective listening and open-ended questions as I gather information from each client’s history and story. My journey to therapy I have always been intrigued by how our life stories and experiences shape how we see and feel about ourselves and the world. My curiosity deepened when I studied early childhood development. As a preschool teacher and later an art teacher for elementary and middle school children, I worked closely with the children and their families. This experience inspired me to become a therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Pacific Oaks College, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1003474859

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What practice does Vivian Johnson work with?

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

What are common reasons for patients to see Vivian Johnson?

Vivian 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 Vivian Johnson on their profile.