D'Andra Johnson
Hi and welcome! I am D’Andra, a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology. If you found this page, you’re likely considering therapy and looking for a good fit. Here’s what you should know: I like to think of therapy as a place where you can finally say what you’re really thinking...
I have a particular focus on Black and Brown women and girls (13+) mental health, recognizing the unique pressures and systemic challenges our unique communities face.
no side-eyes or polite nods required. I believe that speaking openly about mental health helps us connect more deeply with ourselves and with others. Maybe the fact that this hasn’t always been possible is part of what brought you here. In this space, therapy can become a corrective experience, a chance to be seen, heard, and understood in ways that feel safe and empowering.
First session
The first session is a “get to know you” meeting. I’ll provide important information about treatment, including confidentiality and policies, and gather details about your mental health, social, and medical history. This helps me get a fuller picture of you and the systems you exist in. Time permitting, we’ll also discuss and collaborate on goals for therapy, and I’ll answer any questions you may have. My goal is to make this session informative, supportive, and a first step toward building a safe, collaborative space for your growth.
Strengths
One of my strengths as a therapist is bringing honesty and transparency while creating a warm, safe, and supportive space. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve been through it before, my goal is to provide a space where you can show up as you are, without masking, and feel seen, heard, and understood.
Ideal clients
Many of the individuals and couples I work with are experiencing challenges, such as hyper-independence, people-pleasing, self-esteem issues, and relational wounds. I work with adults, teens (13+) and couples. I also have a special interest in addressing the unique pressures, systemic challenges, and cultural factors that shape mental health in Black and Brown communities. You may appear calm and “together” on the outside, while inside you feel exhausted or disconnected.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
Therapy is no one-size-fits-all. I use different methods to help you achieve your goals, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment based therapies. I also always lead with a trauma informed lens. By combining these methods, I guide clients in navigating difficult thoughts, becoming less avoidant of emotions, reconciling relational wounds, and taking values-based action. I pay special attention to how experiences such as childhood adversity can shape one's sense of self, relationships, and disrupt safety. I also recognize how identity, culture, and systemic issues influence mental health and the therapeutic process.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
With ACT, I aim to help clients embrace their thoughts and feelings, commit to actions aligned with their core values, and adapt to life's inevitable challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT tools to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, which can lead to different ways of thinking and behaving. I use this method to compliment our work together and further name and change unhelpful thinking patterns, when appropriate.
Attachment-based
I use attachment-based therapy to help individuals gain insight into the impact of early relationships on their emotional bonds and behaviors and reconcile relational wounds.
Trauma-Informed Care
I prioritize the tenets of trauma-informed care in all of our work, no matter the modality. This includes safety, trustworthiness and transparency, empowerment, and collaboration. I have also completed the Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual training through the Arizona Trauma Institute. I work with individuals and couples who have experienced complex trauma, including childhood adversity, emotional abuse or neglect, relational trauma, and systemic stressors that impact mental health.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 139785