- 27 years experience
- Grief and loss focus
- Relationship support
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. Carol speaks plainly and meets people where they are, encouraging small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days.
Carol spent two decades directing a bereavement program after the death of her young husband, and that work shapes how she supports people facing loss. She also trained as an art therapist and offers creative options for those who find talking alone feels limited. Her background gives her a long view of grief and how it shows up in relationships and daily life.
In sessions she uses Client-Centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. For people looking to improve couple communication, she uses principles from the Gottman Method to build clearer dialogue and shared understanding.
Carol often helps people who are facing life transitions, caregiver stress, serious illness in the family, or loneliness. She pays attention to everyday strengths and practical steps people can try between sessions. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging, and she aims to make therapy feel manageable.
To begin, she suggests a simple sign-up and a short matching questionnaire that leads to scheduling based on availability. That first step is a way to get a conversation started and see if her style fits your needs.
Carol spent two decades directing a bereavement program after the death of her young husband, and that work shapes how she supports people facing loss. She also trained as an art therapist and offers creative options for those who find talking alone feels limited. Her background gives her a long view of grief and how it shows up in relationships and daily life.
In sessions she uses Client-Centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. For people looking to improve couple communication, she uses principles from the Gottman Method to build clearer dialogue and shared understanding.
Carol often helps people who are facing life transitions, caregiver stress, serious illness in the family, or loneliness. She pays attention to everyday strengths and practical steps people can try between sessions. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging, and she aims to make therapy feel manageable.
To begin, she suggests a simple sign-up and a short matching questionnaire that leads to scheduling based on availability. That first step is a way to get a conversation started and see if her style fits your needs.