Nancy D. Johnson
Nancy D. Johnson
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
New clients continue care with this provider
In my experiences in working with children and their families in various capacities for close to 30 years has given me a heart for caring. I have been a foster parent, preschool teacher and director, a child development instructor at a communnity college for over 20 years and a clinical supervisor to numerous trainees and interns who became wonderful clinicians. I am also the mother to 4 grown children (one with ADHD) and the grandparent to 13. My focus has been helping those with trauma by listening to their stories and helping them make sense of their views of self. Through the use of EMDR, healing can happen quickly and it is so rewarding to watch as my clients receive the healing they deserve. I love to support parents in their journey and give them the confidence they need to be the best they can be. I've worked with countless children and adolescents in a county clinic for over 20 years and have learned how to help them navigate life's challenges. All this, along with my Christian beliefs, have inspired me and given me wisdom and compassion to do the work I love.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I'll take the time to hear your stories, allow you to feel validated rather than embarrased or criticized and discovering together what you want to gain from our time together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Compassion, empathy, humor and the ability to connect to all ages.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Those with traumatic childhoods who continue to feel unworthy of love. Those who may be estranged or have confictual relationships with family members, partners or others. Those having anxiety or depression and feel trapped by their emotions. Parents of children who feel overwhelmed and stressed and need support and guidance.
About Nancy D. Johnson
Nancy D. Johnson offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal) and Health Net (Medi-Cal) in California.
Appointments
VirtualMy treatment methods
EMDR
I have 12 years of experience effectively using EMDR. (I am currently trained as a consultant, which means I can supervise and train other clinicians.) EMDR can be an alternative to years talk therapy. Working together, we explore life experiences that have have led to poor relationships, anxiety, depression or difficuty making healthy choices.
Attachment-based
Attachment therapy identifies the connections we had growing up and how it may be affecting your current relationships or view of self.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-Focused CBT is a type of therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected, especially in relation to difficult or traumatic experiences. We'll work together to process those experiences in a safe way, develop coping skills, and reduce the distress they cause. The goal is to help you feel more in control, improve your emotional well-being and build resilience.