(she/her)
Often rebooked
I am Nelly Johnson, I am licensed in California and Nevada as a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I want you to know that although I am a therapist, I am a real person and my approach to therapy is more of a mentor and coach versus "your therapist." I love helping people heal from childhood trauma, relationship wounds and couples relationship challenges.
In my first session, I typically conduct the assessment and identify the client's goals. I give the client an overview of what each session looks like moving forward. The client and I discuss the techniques I utilize in therapy such as : Bibliotherapy, journaling and mindfulness. I also ask the client if they feel comfortable with me and if they believe we are a good fit.
One of my strengths as a therapist is my ability to connect with my clients by building genuine rapport. I truly believe the catalyst for change is the positive relationship between the client and therapist. It is my goal with every client to not only address the negative symptoms they are facing but rather heal the core issue. I tell everyone that I didn't choose this career; It choose ME. I have endured my own childhood trauma which gives me the ability to have empathy with all my clients.
I enjoy working with anyone who seek to grow and learn. I have helped individuals with low self esteem increase their self worth which has afforded them the strength to make healthier relationship choices. Additionally I helped people who have a difficult time setting boundaries and standing up for themselves. The client and I work together utilizing a psychodynamic and solution focused approach to cultivate appropriate boundaries.
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Cash - $140 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Positive Psychology
I believe therapy is an experience everyone should have. I am a strengths based therapist that is passionate about helping individuals truly live their happiest lives
Psychodynamic
I have learned that sometimes "unhealed wounds" can interfere in the choices we make and the how we view life. Therapy becomes like a "tuneup" where we identify those wounds to heal them and consequently living more fulfilled lives.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I don't believe change requires years of therapy; I believe one realization or discovery can modify a mindset; Sometimes all we need is an "update to our software" to have a more fulfilling life.
1 rating with written reviews
March 5, 2025
I felt so comfortable talking to her!!