LMFT, 14 years of experience
Great to meet you! I believe the key to living a happy life, is learning how to speak your truth with grace & live a courageous life of authenticity. This requires checking in with yourself, often, exploring old patterns that aren’t serving you, tapping into grit & resiliency, and having a growth-oriented mindset. I'm an avid adventurer, having traveled to 25+ countries. I'm a licensed tailwheel (multiengine & seaplane) pilot who loves radial engines and vintage aircraft. In my spare time, you’ll find me flying, gardening & reading and chasing a house full of boys.
I help people create turbulence free relationships, which means working on your primal wounds to create better relationships where you are able to communicate your needs, set boundaries and be seen, heard and validated. We'll dive right into your headlines and backstories, and set some goals for our time together. I'll also craft some prescriptions/resources for you to continue your work in between our sessions (usually books, podcasts, etc).
I work primarily with couples (not individual men), helping them break unhealthy patterns, rediscover intimacy, and improve communication. With specialized training in toxic relationships and narcissistic personality disorder—and advanced studies in sex therapy—I take a direct, yet lighthearted approach to making real progress in our limited time together.
Couples (no individual men at this time). Due to being licensed in 3 states, I currently only offer telehealth. Our sessions are collaborative, I help you move through discomfort quickly and SOAR. If you are in a space of needing a lot of hand holding, I'm probably not the best fit. The best results come from being self driven to work on things outside of our session time. I work with clients back to back and appreciate some flexibility surrounding that.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 16, 2025
I appreciate Michaela's focus on finding solutions in each session and providing us with tools, handouts and tips sheets to ensure that we have support outside of the sessions.
May 7, 2025
I’ve been seeing Dr. Johnson for several months, and I can genuinely say the experience has been a breath of fresh air. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where I feel truly heard. Her ability to listen with empathy, ask thoughtful questions, and offer actionable insights has helped me navigate anxiety and personal growth in ways I never expected. I always leave sessions feeling more grounded and empowered. Highly recommend for anyone seeking meaningful, compassionate therapy.
Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Kern Family Health Care - Medi-Cal and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
I'm Dr. Michaela Johnson, a relationship expert specializing in primal wounds—the deep-rooted emotional imprints that shape our attachment and intimacy patterns. With over a decade of experience, I help people recognize and heal these wounds using insights from neuroscience and psychology. By addressing the unconscious patterns that hold us back, I guide clients toward genuine emotional growth and deeply fulfilling relationships.