Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

Krystal Johnson

LCSW, 15 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented

About me

My name is Krystal Johnson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Children, Youth and Families, from California State University, Hayward, in 2011 and received my Licensure in 2015. A little bit about me- wife and mother of 4, Licensed Zumba Instructor, Musician, & love to scrapbook! I enjoy working with individuals and couples in meeting their goals!

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create goals and interventions for us to work through in follow up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I've worked in many different settings with individuals, couples and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting and more. Throughout the years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection, rapport and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your most vulnerable thoughts.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Individuals, Couples. Those needing support around depression, anxiety and/or grief. Dealing with Work Stress, Family Stress.

Specialties

Top specialties

DepressionGrief

Other specialties

AnxietyChild or AdolescentCrisis InterventionSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Support clients with understanding the benefits of CBT and discuss coping strategies.

Couples Counseling

Some of my approaches include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy. The above focus on improving communication, resolving conflict, addressing underlying issues, and fostering emotional connection.

Grief Therapy

Grief therapy methods that I use include psychotherapy, techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I also have used methods that include support groups, creative expression, and empathetic listening.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

August 3, 2025

I've only started but I've just started talking to Krystal and she helped me get a bit of a breath of air

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Krystal