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Johanna Fernandez

LMFT (she/her)10 years of experience
4.9 (41)
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I’ve had the pleasure of practicing for over 10 years. I enjoy helping people become the best versions of themselves. I believe in allowing my clients to guide me while teaching them how to ride the waves of life's difficulties.

Over the last 10 years of providing therapeutic services in multiple settings, I have found that the most helpful piece of therapy is relationship.

I believe everyone has the answers they are looking for within themselves; I am only a sounding board designed to guide.

First session

In our first session together, we'll start with getting to know each other. What brought you here? What are you needing or looking for? This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Strengths

Over the last 10 years of providing therapeutic services in multiple settings, I have found that the most helpful piece of therapy is relationship. I believe in creating strong rapport with my clients as that is the foundation of growth. After all, we can't trust someone we don't know. I believe that through a healthy, professional relationship, people will feel understood, motivated, and ultimately experience healing and growth. I truly enjoy helping people unveil their inner strengths while also using evidence-based interventions to promote their insight.

Ideal clients

I have enjoyed helping young adults find their footing and inner strengths when they feel they have none. I believe that everyone has their own unique strengths and motivations; I'm just here to help them find it.

Treatment methods

Eclectic

I believe there is no "one size fits all" for therapy. I love using different interventions from different theoretical orientations depending on the person sitting in front of me and their circumstances/issues. I believe that each individual is unique and requires a tailored approach based on their needs, qualities, and motivations.

Location

Virtual sessions

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Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (41)4 reviews
July 29, 2025

Johanna has a warmth about her that made it easy and comfortable to open up. She did not interrupt me and listened intently. She also provided advice and solutions to have a better day and to create a basic plan for common life functioning. I am looking forward to build strong rapport with her and hoping to have a long term professional/patient relationship. Thanks, Johanna!

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Johanna
May 14, 2025

Johanna has done such a great job at being personable & empathetic & making you feel valued & heard. I chose Johanna based on her methods & she has been the greatest help & easiest person to talk to about all different things in my life. I was always scared to start therapy but after Johanna helping me overcome my fear of therapy I only wish I had found her sooner. I highly recommend her & therapy in general. Best decision ive made for myself in years. Thank you Johanna!

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 3 with Johanna
April 9, 2025

Ive attempted many times to try therapy and never followed through but after seeing Johanna I instantly felt safe and started talking so freely because of how comfortable and peaceful the session started. I'm so happy to have started therapy and looking forward to what's yet to come.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Johanna

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