Dyan Johnson
(she/her)
*Please note I can see Tahoe/Truckee clients in person in my Truckee office location. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—and not quite sure why? Maybe you’re juggling school, work, relationships, or a big life transition and are feeling emotionally exhausted or disconnected from yourself. If so, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with teens and young adults. I’ve supported clients in high schools, wilderness therapy programs, and hospital settings. I support teens/young adults to work through anxiety, depression, overwhelm, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges and more. I enjoy helping teens and young adults (up to approximately 30 years of age) find their own path and believe that everyone has many answers within themselves. Sometimes these answers are hard to find when life gets in the way. With some self reflection, new awareness and processing it's exciting to see how things can begin to change. As a result, we begin to understand what's been holding you back and clear what's been blocking your path forward.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I would like to get to know you so in the first session I will ask some questions to find out more about you, what your challenges and goals are, and what you are hoping to get from our sessions. I also want to answer all of your questions so you can feel comfortable moving forward. I will also go over confidentiality and some other logistics. What will you will take away from our sessions? Some new insight and perspective, some tools/strategies, and new excitement for your path ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. Together we’ll explore what’s been blocking your path ahead, build insight, and find practical ways to help you feel grounded and like yourself again. I help clients to reconnect with their strengths and inner wisdom, and as a result they can move forward with greater confidence and sense of self. I create a space that feels safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental, where you can show up exactly as you are. Many clients find that this becomes a place to take a pause, feel understood, and start to explore what's been holding them back. I look forward to connecting with you!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I see teens and young adults up to age 30 ish for individual therapy. I can see clients in the Tahoe/Truckee area in person in my Truckee office location. Common issues I work with include managing stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger, finding school/work life balance and more. I enjoy working with my clients to guide them in creating a new positive path forward while managing obstacles that get in the way.
Specialties
Top specialtiesAnxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Anger Management
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
I identify as
White
Woman
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Offers in-person in 10368 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Virtual
My treatment methods
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
I was trained in this method in 2007 while working at a psychiatric hospital and have been using this method since then with individuals and groups.
Group Therapy
I have been leading groups with teens since 2002 and believe that group therapy can be so powerful, especially in those moments when group members are supportive and inspiring to one another.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is one part of DBT which I have been incorporating into my practice since 2007. It is a powerful tool for becoming present and moving forward in a positive direction.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have used this method with teens in a variety of settings and incorporate it as needed. Sometimes brief treatment with focus on a specific goal that is affecting daily life is necessary and helpful.
Strength-Based
I have been using this method when appropriate in my practice and believe that our strengths are often forgotten and can guide us to a better path.