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Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 78 ratings

Sydney Johnson

LMFT, 5 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

As your therapist, I strive to facilitate a connection with you built on trust, safety, and honesty. I utilize empathy and compassion to help my client reach their goals and support them. I have been a therapist for 5 years, working with people of all ages. I utilize all forms of therapy including individual and couples therapy to help you meet your needs as best as possible.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, you can expect us to get to know one another. I like to know the details and personalities of my clients before we work on the symptoms and behaviors. You are more than your struggles and I want to learn about the person before the "problem".

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength as a provider includes my compassionate an empathetic heart that is balanced with honesty and determination. I will work just as hard as you to help and I care deeply about the people who allow me into their lives. I take my role as a provider very important.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with people 18-40 years old to help improve interpersonal relationships, understanding of oneself and improving mental and emotional health. My clients are motivated and have a desire to improve. I also specialize in working with young adults who have experienced trauma or need assistance in uncovering difficult life events.

Specialties

Top specialties

Couples Counseling
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Racism
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Women's Issues

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Attachment-based

I utilize attachment theory to help my clients create healthy relationships, process childhood bonds, and increase their understanding of their social and emotional development.

Christian Counseling

I assist clients in utilizing Christian and Bible-based principles to increase understanding of their mental and emotional health and striving to increase contentment and purpose in life.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT as a foundation to help clients decrease maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors, utilizing the CBT framework to increase client's autonomy over feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Couples Counseling

I assist clients within the framework of couples therapy to improve romantic relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I utilize TF-CBT in the framework of assisting client with processing past trauma and addressing the needs that arise from trauma.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $160 per session
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 78 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

July 7, 2025

Sydney is compassionate and genuine when listening and helping to find coping mechanisms. So easy to confide in and have faith in. She's free to be humorous with me and really helps me see where I need to focus without being overbearing

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 17 with Sydney

May 19, 2025

I know that Sydney really cares about me and helping me to be the very best me that I can be. She helped me to understand myself more and to understand others and our relationships. Sydney helped me face my past and present relationships. My adult son and I are closer again. I am learning that I can be the best me I can be and not expect perfection in my life. I felt loved and cared for. A person of great worth.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 34 with Sydney

April 7, 2025

Super friendly and felt heard. She was a great listener and I am excited to book my next appointment.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Sydney