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Carol Johnson

Relationship-focused therapist helping with grief and change

LMFT California

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Carol

Carol Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 27 years of experience. She focuses on relationships, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Carol works in a straightforward, supportive way to help people find practical steps forward. Carol spent two decades directing a bereavement program after the death of her young husband, and grief work remains a central part of her practice.

That long experience shapes how she listens and responds to loss, whether the issue is recent or long-standing. She also supports people facing caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and cancer-related stress.

In relationship work she uses tools drawn from the Gottman Method alongside Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address communication problems, codependency, and control issues. Sessions include clear, doable techniques for talking and problem solving.

Carol aims to help people rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and improve daily interactions. Carol also helps people dealing with life transitions such as divorce or separation, postpartum depression, isolation and loneliness, and finding life purpose.

Her approach is warm and practical. She invites clients to bring real situations from home so they can practice new responses in therapy.

She offers phone, video, chat, and text-based sessions to fit different schedules. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

Online approaches for relationship and grief work

Carol uses a few complementary approaches to guide online sessions. The Gottman Method offers clear communication exercises and research-based tools to help couples and partners improve how they talk and solve problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience so goals come from what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to real-life concerns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be simpler when video is not practical. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, follow-up notes, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carol focus on?
She focuses on relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, postpartum depression, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented while honoring each person's experience.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 27 years of professional experience and spent 20 years directing a bereavement program after the death of her husband, which deeply informs her grief work.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

27+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English