Therapist profile
Dr. Erin Johnson, SC Psychologist 1125, CA Psychologist 35730
California
Dr. Erin Johnson - Clinical psychologist, Anger and life issues
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- CredentialsSC Psychologist 1125, CA Psychologist 35730
- LicensePsychologist, South Carolina / 1125; Psychologist, California / 35730
- NPI1407088263
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Erin
Dr. Erin Johnson is a clinical psychologist licensed in South Carolina and California with eight years of professional experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, career stress, grief, and anger. Sessions are practical and goal-focused rather than abstract.
Dr. Johnson frames therapy as a collaborative effort. She listens to what matters to each person and uses that information to shape the work. Her approach draws on client-centered conversations and evidence-informed techniques to help people manage strong emotions and everyday problems.
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective alternatives. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when people need skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation.
Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions when attention training or slowing down reactions is useful. Solution-focused steps are used to set clear, achievable goals and notice small changes that add up over time.
Dr. Johnson also attends to life-context issues such as caregiver stress, money worries, family of origin patterns, fertility concerns, and multicultural stressors. Her work aims to clarify what matters, build skills for handling anger and frustration, and help people take manageable next steps.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to answer a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Johnson commonly blends cognitive behavioral work with dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life, which suits online work where people can report back about real-world experiments. Dialectical behavior ideas focus on emotion regulation and coping skills, useful when someone needs concrete tools to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practice offers attention exercises and breathing techniques people can practice between sessions to notice triggers and slow responses.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, try out techniques, and adjust based on what helps. That means initial sessions often focus on clarifying problems and priorities, then introducing a few techniques to practice and review.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping continuity despite life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find online work helpful for regular check-ins, practicing skills between meetings, and fitting sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, anger, career problems, grief, and related concerns.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps, skill building, and problem solving rather than labels.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as a psychologist in South Carolina (SC Psychologist 1125) and California (CA Psychologist 35730) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.