About me
Hello!
I'm Sandra Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession. I believe that nothing happens by chance; the path you've taken to get here is part of your journey toward wellness.
I work daily to create an environment of holistic care that can assist you in finding your best self. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse races and cultures. My focus includes helping teens resolve common issues that arise at various life stages. Some of the challenges I can assist with include, but are not limited to: school problems, conduct and oppositional defiance behaviors, impulse control issues, poor parenting skills, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, abuse, neglect, grief and loss, relationship issues, and establishing boundaries.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, helping clients understand how negative thought patterns can influence their emotional and behavioral responses. We will examine the patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be interfering with your current functioning. Additionally, I utilize various other approaches and strategies tailored to meet your unique issues and needs.
Remember that wellness is an ongoing process. No matter where you are in that journey, it's always a good time for a wellness check. Whether you are in the prevention stage, on your way to recovery, or anywhere in between, I am here to help you assess, treat, and nurture the beautiful unfolding of your healthiest self. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your path to wellness.
See you soon!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
Addictions , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Attachment issues , Body image , Family problems , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
GA LPC LPC010183
LA LPC 2518
LA LMFT 963
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sandra Johnson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Although I have only been in 2 sessions with her so far I can say without a doubt that Ms Sandra is everything I hoped for in a therapist. She makes me feel comfortable in a way that most people don’t like she actually wants to know and help with your problems. She also helped identify what’s going on when you can’t quite explain the situation. Ms Sandra has given me a wonderful experience. I’m thankful to have gotten her as my therapist and look forward to our future sessions!
She helps people express there feelings and emotions so they don’t hold it in
She’s really helping our relationship get better each session.
This is my third separate time working with Sandra for therapy. Any time I feel that I'm struggling or a new issue comes up in my life, I try to seek help and it is so much easier to do knowing I have a therapist like Sandra to connect with. She is patient, knowledgable, an involved listener, and asks questions that genuinely help me work through the things I'm facing. She offers such a well-rounded approach by addressing things like my sleep and eating habits, as well as the thoughts I'm having, and she offers tools for all of these things too. I would recommend Sandra a million times over and she has been a crucial part of my healing journey!
Sandra Johnson is a great therapist. I feel comfortable speaking to her (which is not easy for me). She is warm, non-judgmental and creates a safe environment for me to share my thoughts and emotions.
Mrs Sandra is very good and understands exactly what we need and want to accomplish. Very calm and respectful no matter how upset either of us get. Very happy!!
She is wonderful
Thank you so much Sandra Johnson since we started therapy with you our relationship has improved thank you for helping our love
Ms. Sandra is amazing. She’s my third therapist to have in my life, and cannot wait to see how far I get with her help. Already in last two weeks, I’ve got to start working on myself.
I am happy to have found Ms. Johnson. She is helping me to see things with a different perspective, making me think through life issues and helping me to be the person that I strive to be. I am so glad that I decided to seek therapy and glad that she is my therapist.
One of the best therapist I’ve ever had.
She has asked really thought provoking questions and has taken the time to get to know us both.
I can see and feel the results of having someone that I can trust help me attain my mental health goals. I am extremely happy with my care.
She is such a joy to work with. I feel comfortable to be open and honest about my situation despite any embarrassment about the content. She mets me where I am and gives meaningful assignments to explore my options towards change.
She makes me feel I'm in a safe non judgmental space and that I can speak freely
Mrs Johnson is great at what she does. She is realistic and very open to both parties.
We have been working with Sandra for about 6 months now and have really enjoyed working with her. She has def. Made us better. Great Therapist that we highly recommend
Professional , patience, insightful. Develops a knowledgeable and patience space to outline issues.
I appreciate how Sandra Johnson does video therapy sessions, and I like how she speaks to me when we are discussing things in the therapy session. She is on time when answering the video sessions, she answers the video session with a smile, and she responds to me when I have questions in a timely manner.
In the short time I’ve been her client, she has been wonderful! Very professional, timely, and efficient. She creates a safe, open, and listening space.
My therapist is very understanding of me special situation and keeps me in high hopes for a better future. Reminding me to ground myself and stay present at the same time. I’ve made great progress with my sessions. I couldn’t be matched with a better therapist for me.
Excellent therapist, gives amazing constructive advice. She really understands what i’m saying and lets me feel that i’m in a judge-free environment.
Sandra is great at offering tools to use in real time for conflict resolution as well as is kind and listens well
Sandra Johnson is very attentive to my concerns and offers conflict resolution.
Very informative and thorough
Definitely a person who sets mini goals for those willing to understand the situations they are going through. I would highly recommend her!!
Sandra Johnson is very good at her job. I believe in her process. Her delivery and intentionality is on point.
Very attentive, easy to talk to.
Sandra is really great! Very insightful and good at helping me develop stress management techniques!
Ms Johnson is amazing. She literally listens to all of your concerns. She then comes up with different strategies on how to assist you in getting to through your problems. She makes you feel comfortable and it’s very inviting. Even though it’s timed with her you never feel rushed. I really appreciate Ms Johnson she has assisted on some many different levels.
I had some reservations about virtual therapy and even up until the 3rd appointment, I wasn’t sure this was for me(us) but I feel like once we broke the ice, we have had some really great sessions. l already feel like we are using some of the tools we have been given.
Ms. Sandra is an amazing listener and is genuinely someone great to talk to. She has taught me a lot and helped me navigate through my anxiety and anger issues. If I didn’t spend so much time talking about me I would’ve liked to learn more about her. It’s been great and thank you so much Ms. Sandra, be well.
Sandra has a great way of listening and making sure both sides feel heard and seen.
Sandra Johnson has been very supportive and worked with me on a variety of issues. I feel that I have made much progress since starting therapy with her.
She is very attentive. She teaches my son different strategies to cope and improve.
Exactly who we needed in a therapist. She listens well and does not hesitate to point out the issues she sees with both partners, as well as offer easy to apply strategies.
Sandra has been wonderful to work with over the past several months. She’s helped me work through trauma, getting through a break up, and has helped me become more confident in myself. She’s the best!
She is patient, knowledgeable and an awesome listener.
I am very pleased with our therapy sessions. Ms. Sandra has a calming, genuine spirit. She is very patient, a great listener, and knows how to hear us explain something and puts it in a more clear and concise way for better understanding. She acknowledges our thoughts/feelings and paraphrases for clearer communication with our partner. She gives us room to fully express ourselves, she asks for deeper explanations for a clearer picture. After each session, I feel relieved that I was able to address everything I felt was important that day and felt like I was actually heard and a weight lifted. Looking forward to the practical work now that she has a better view of our relationship dynamics and issues.
Sandra is a caring and intelligent therapist. She knows how to support you through difficult life situations. It’s a relief to have someone to talk to.
I have had 3 sessions with Sandra in the last month so far and every time I'm amazed at how well she understands me. She's very compassionate but straight forward at the same time. She asks such thought provoking questions and is very kind in her responses to me. So far, she has been excellent and is exactly the type of therapist I have needed.
Sandra is very compassionate and understanding. She is also very easy to talk to.
Sandra is very encouraging and supportive. She listens and responds with affirmation and helpful suggestions. And she responds quickly to messages.
Wonderful caring therapist
Sandra is very kind and supportive during our sessions. She is very knowledgeable on the various topics that I bring to her and knows how to respond based on what I need to hear and / or understand. She is truly a breathe of fresh air.
Sandra shows up for me consistently and helps me to build tools that help me move forward. I feel like I am consistently moving in a direction that doesn't have me going around in circles emotionally.
Sandra listens, probes when necessary, always has a meeting plan established the prior week but is flexible if issues warrant. From the beginning, Sandra intuitively understood my concerns. She encourages me in my independent work with Alcoholics Anonymous and helps intergrade that program with my counseling. She is exactly what I need at this point in time for my overall mental, physical, and spiritual well being.
I find it valuable in working with Ms. Johnson
Sandra has been cocoa butter for our hearts and spirits. We have grown and learned more than we expected through our work with her. Thank you for seeing , hearing and believing in us.
Sandra is a very knowledgeable therapist. She immediately made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend!
She is very understanding an listen to meb
Sandra is one of the most genuine, down to earth people i’ve ever met. she makes our calls feel like a chat with a good (and very honest) friend. I cannot say enough good things about her.
Ms Sandra is Excellent she has been very helpful and I would recommend her to anyone
Sandra has been working with me for 6 months and has helped me tremendously. With her assistance I have overcome some major challenges in my relationship and personal life through learning better coping skills, boundaries and self care techniques. Sandra has a warm and kind demeanor while also providing actual tools beyond just talk therapy to aide in developing a healthier mental and emotional state.
She has excellent and prompt communication. She provides support that is comprehensive while respecting the boundaries of her clients. She pushed me when I needed to be pushed but also intuitively recognized when I couldn’t go farther emotionally.
I highly recommend Sandra.
Sandra is a compassionate lady, who is very relatable and easy to talk to. We appreciate her help and enjoyed talking with her and getting her advice.
Sandra is amazing--patient, compassionate, understanding, and affirming. After our sessions I'm always able to think clearer and feel a sense of renewed purpose and being heard. She has given me skills I can take through my day and I am deeply grateful to continue to work with her.
Mrs. Johnson is completely nonjudgmental and meets you where you are. She is very responsive and engaged in the messages. She is very encouraging.
Sandra is a compassionate therapist who truly listens and responds with clear ways to create goals and pathways to those goals. She is grounded and feels reliable and trustworthy in her words.
I adore Ms. Sandra so much. I really feel like she gets me.
Sandra had helped me so much! I've worked with her when I was depressed and dealing with a new mental illness diagnosis. Sandra is personable, kind, and always brouggt different techniques to the sessions based on my needs. I've grown so much and got great stress management skills, learned new coping skill and tools while working with her. Thank you Sandra!! KE
Sandra is an amazing counselor. She is a great listener, and is very compassionate. Sandra helped me through an incredibly difficult time while I was grieving the loss of a parent. She was there every step of the way when I needed her even in times of urgency. Sandra provides you with great advice and helpful tools for coping and dealing with all sorts of different stressors. She has truly made a positive impact on my life after working with her for several months and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Sandra is great, she listens well, provides great feedback and multiple ways to improve your situation.
She continually gives me space to address concerns and provide solutions for me to grow.
Great support and geared towards what your goals are. Definitely like her approach.
Sandra really listened to me. She provided practical tools and suggestions that I’m honestly going to take forward with me. In just 5 sessions, I’ve seen growth and shift in my mental health for the better. THANK YOU!!
When starting, I had a very low self esteem and was sad almost everyday but after months of therapy, I feel much better about myself than I've ever had!
Great listener!!!!! Provides excellent feedback. Extremely knowledgeable and professional
Sandra had made a positive impact in my life, she is very attentive, and thoughtful. Her approach to therapy is very good, with the tips and advice she offers, I feel more confident and better because of Sandra!
I initially sought Sandra to discuss anxiety within my workplace plus trust issues with my cheating husband. She helped me with her calming demeanor, keen listening, great suggestions for breathing and refocusing my negative/sad/anger thoughts and even role-played a hard conversation I needed to have with a colleague. Sandra also was instrumental in me teencounseling.coming trust with my husband. I thank her for "saving" my marriage. She is the best.
Over the past month Ms Johnson has worked with my husband and I to help us develop communication skills and better ways to address conflict. Although, we have gotten emotional at times, Ms Johnson has been very patient and her ability to to remain calm and empathetic gives me hope and encouragement. We are great full for her expertise and her kindness.
Sandra does an amazing job of always listening to me and helping me reframe. I can’t put a value in working with her because she helps me in every way. As soon as I miss a session I realize very quickly how much our weekly sessions help me
Today’s session was rejuvenating and inspirational.
Sandra is very thoughtful and has a very calming spirit. She listens and provides tools to work through my issues! I love talking to her and I know she has a genuine concern for my well being.
Great listener. Gives very contextual advice. I feel so empowered after every session that I have with her.
Sandra was so imperative in my journey. I am so thankful for her kind words and support. Highly recommend!
Oh my goodness, I just can’t say enough good things about her.
I am soon to celebrate my one year anniversary with Sandra Johnson. She has helped me [and by extension my family] tremendously. I now have the "tools" to understand and manage my anxiety, stress; negative childhood AND adult trauma(s). Sandra Johnson is a skilled and compassionate clinician.
Sandra is an experienced Professional who listens to both parties and offers guidance that provokes thought and consideration of each parties feelings. Thank you and I am looking forward to cotinuing to grow
The first session was amazing. She is a great listener and I she gives great advice. I’m excited for her guidance on healing.
Sandra Johnson has been absolutely amazing with me. I have tried at least 6 other therapists before who I felt just weren't understanding or actually helping. I highly recommended her to all my family and friends, or anyone that you can use someone to talk to. She has a way of making me feel more positive and focuses on building that and properly correcting any habits I may have, and does all this with a calm tone and great smile. Thanks to her I've been getting better and better each week. Can't thank her enough!
Sandra has been instrumental in helping me unpack and reorganize my mental environment so that I can live my life to the fullest and become the person that I aspire to be. She is AMAZING. Relatable, a great listener, and thought provoking. I enjoy every session with her and can't thank her enough!
I've only spoken with her once, but in that one call my therapist made me see some things that I hadnt noticed before and ways to deal with certain problems and issues. I look forward to continuing sessions and growing from my therapy experience.
Continue to be pleased with my experience with Sandra Johnson.
Amazing therapist, always a great listener!
Has been a Gem for me! She’s awesome and I love my sessions with her. I feel like I’m actually obtaining mental healing with her guidance and support.
Sandra Johnson is a wonderful therapist! She is able to work with you in the way that you and she determine is best. She's very flexible in how she approaches problems and offers a variety of ways to help you work through the issues you are experiencing. She's a very comforting voice when you need it. I highly recommend her!
Ms. Sandra is very kind, gentle, and understanding. Even though the topics discussed are not always pleasant, she is very kind and not pushy at all.
I enjoy talking with Ms Johnson, she understands what I am going through and she helps me to realize that God is with even when I struggle or go through bad times, she helps me to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people and to start loving myself
Sandra is extremely professional and very helpful. She has provided much needed insight and techniques for me.
Sandra has been great to work with thus far. We are just in the beginning phases, but so far so good. I look forward to further unpacking and aiding in helping me see my blindspots.
My therapist Ms. S Johnson has been the best, shelved me through a bad time in my for the five weeks I'm grateful.
The fact she is patient with me is a plus !!! I don’t feel rushed into talking to her but she is always staying in touch with me !!!
Sandra was a pleasure to have as my therapist. I found her to be resourceful, empathetic and understanding. We used coping mechanisms that helped me deal with my arrested development, childhood trauma and anxiety. I feel more BRAVE and confident after each session with Sandra.
Sabra is such a kind hearted person. She takes great interest in her clients and she listens thoroughly to get a good understanding of the client’s situation(s). She provides great insight and techniques to positively move forward. She’s strong at expressing the importance of taking time for yourself, meditating and relaxing. She’s also very strong at teaching cognitive techniques to help strengthen your mental health and reducing stress. Her smile and voice is so calming. I most definitely thank her for all she’s done to help me.
Sandra has been a blessing. She taught me how to listen to my deep anxieties and fears, find the root of those thoughts, and reframe them in a lens to have more compassion for myself. Wonderfully open, kind, intelligent, compassionate, and engaged, she helped me to understand how important it is to practice self care and listen to my own needs. An extremely gifted and connective therapist. Also, she's just super enjoyable to have a conversation with!
Sandra is a breath of fresh air and has a true gift for helping people. She listens, seeks to understand and offers great insight on any situation that I bring to her. She always remembers details of your past conversations and helps you to realize the change or growth that has occurred. I would recommend her to anyone that I care about!!
Great collaborator who listens, directs, coaches very well.
She is phenomenal! She literally saved me! Forever grateful!
Dr. Johnson is so professional, a true listener and a breath of fresh air. I’ve been seeing her for a few months now and before this had been searching for the right therapist and was close to canning the mission! I feel like I have someone to talk to, go over complex issues with and to really rely on through my therapy and healing journey. She spoke with me during one of the toughest points in life and has been an anchor for me as I rise away from those feelings and work on healthy coping mechanisms. If you are looking for a therapist that can truly feel like home and a helping hand, speak with Dr. Johnson!
Working with Sandra has been great for my relationship! She worked my partner and I through exercises that helped us build trust, understanding, and better communication with each other. I definitely recommend her!
Sandra is so warm and kind. Here methods are effective and I'm glad I selected her.
Sandra is amazing. She has helped me grow so much and is always there to listen. She gives me helpful tips to manage my anxiety and has changed me as a person for the better. I am so grateful for her impact on my life!!
I’ve been working with Sandra for a couple of months now and I absolute love her. She is always attentive and listens for what I need at that moment. I love how she always lets me talk about what I feel is necessary but always has another plan just in case I don’t feel that there is anything particular to share. She is easy to talk to and I highly recommend her!
Dr Johnson is a compassionate listener. I appreciate her journal prompts and her skillful use of questions. She gets straight to the bottom of an issue in a gentle, thoughtful manner.
She is amazing! Empathetic and brilliant!
Love her great listener
Sandra is incredible! You can really tell how passionate and knowledgeable she is about what she does. I admire her ability to listen and offer great advice or feedback while still making you feel like you’re just talking to a friend. She has shared many tools and practices to assist me in my struggles with anxiety. I feel more confident taking on each day knowing I have a safe place to turn to and I truly look forward to our sessions each week. She genuinely cares about you and I’m so grateful to have her guidance! She wants you to be well, and it shows :) highly recommend!
Sandra helped us through so much in our relationship. We have learned new techniques on communication and so many other things as well. We are very fortunate for her help in turning our relationship around. 10/10 recommend her !
Sandra was awesome! She was really good at listening and finding a way to reflect situations back in a different light. I looked forward to sessions!
Sandra has a great energy and positive demeanor. She is a fantastic and active listener and is able to translate and articulate my emotions when I'm struggling to find the words. She is quick to pivot her stye or strategy to make sure I am getting what I need and provides great tools to better assist with my development. Highly recommend!
Sandra is absolutely amazing! She has helped me identify so many previous trauma's and given me a multitude of ways to cope with them and has helped me get down to the bottom of my feelings and actions. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! I always look forward to our sessions.
Excellent Counselor!!!! Very good listener and gives great strategies for self improvement.
Sandra is a great listener. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a counselor. I think she’s great.
Sandra is not only a counselor but a friend in a sort of way. She offers positive advice/feedback, while also providing you with meaningful tools to better assist with any struggles you face as it pertains to your mental health. Without a doubt I can say that she not only listens, but has the ability to understand your concerns and only embraces heathy mechanisms to actively deal with them.
Great counselor and ever better person. Had a poor experience with the first counselor I was assigned, but Sandra had a far more compassionate and professional demeanor. The relationship was quite toxic and in a relatively short time respect, communication and validation were reincorporated back into the dynamic. She's like that wise auntie that you run to when you have a problem; not because she solves it for you, but because she teaches you how to step back, take a moment and work it out for yourself with guidance and a trusted sounding board. She helps you face your truths in practical, sustainable ways.
Sandra is a very upbeat and caring. She is a good listener as well as advisor. She gives you tools to work with and challenges your thoughts. I’ve enjoyed our sessions and see my progress.
She’s extremely kind and compassionate, great listener and provides helpful guidance
Sandra is my perfect fit! She is a GOD SEND! She is highly responsive. She genuinely cares. She actively listens. I admire her as a person and respect her as a professional. I’m so grateful to be guided by her expertise. I cannot say enough good things about her! QUALITY- to say the least. ❤️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Sandra Johnson tells it how it is. She is very knowledgeable, respectful and caring.
Sandra Johnson was very patient and understanding about my concerns with my marriage. It was a very good 1st session. Thank you
A great listener
She is amazing im so glad that I found her
Sandra has been a big help for us. I hope she continues to offer her much needed talent to every couple in need.
Sandra is very good at helping me work through my anxiety and getting to the root of the problem that I didn’t even see was there. Sandra has given me good coping strategies and she is also very gentle and kind.
Sandra was a fantastic counselor. Very nice and helpful. Me and my significant other were close to ending our relationship and with her help things have gotten better. She also helped us with personal growth. She is always there to listen and offer advice. Every week I asked her to add a half hour to our session she did it for us. She has been excellent and if it wasnt for financial constraints we would probably continue to see her every week. She would do personal sessions with us as needed as well. She was very flexible with us. We will miss her alot.
Sandra has been amazing. I was nervous to start therapy for whatever reason but she completely normalized it (which is how it should be). She is compassionate, helpful and non judgmental. I would highly recommend her.
Great experience so far
Sandra is knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She shared several techniques wit me to help cope and manage stress and anxiety. Sandra always listens and offers feedback, she asks questions and respectful of what I’m comfortable to share.
Very methodical. The manner she engages us is effective, obviously from years of experience.
I really love the consistency of our sessions. She’s extremely empathetic and I love that she takes the time to listen and she really cares.
Sandra has been excellent. She listens and prescribes appropriate, helpful practices for us. She seems to “get” us and why we are here seeking help.
Sandra Johnson has helped me immensely. She has a variety of techniques on how to cope. She's VERY easy to talk with. I look forward to our sessions.