- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Erin
Dr. Erin Johnson is a licensed psychologist practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, parenting pressures, grief, and anger. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps rather than labels.
Her background includes work across mood and anxiety problems, life transitions, and parenting-related stress. She uses familiar, evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness practices are part of her toolkit for managing intense feelings and reducing reactivity.
Erin approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on their strengths. In sessions she helps people identify triggers, test small behavior changes, and develop better communication habits when anger or frustration comes up.
Her work also addresses practical concerns such as career stress, financial anxiety, caregiver strain, and family of origin issues. She includes solution-focused methods when people want clear short-term goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Dr. Johnson holds psychologist credentials in California and South Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site’s online options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy online. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT focuses on skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving communication.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and build awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates. These include short breathing exercises and grounding techniques that can be practiced between sessions to notice triggers earlier.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice may be adjusted as skills are learned and new challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice communication skills in everyday settings. The focus is on practical skill-building that can be used outside the session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, and related issues such as grief and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, conversational style and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is credentialed as a SC Psychologist 1125 and CA Psychologist 35730 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Current session formats are not specified here; confirm the available options before booking.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the site questionnaire and schedule a first session.