Sarah Johnson

AMFT 160318, Supervised by Ellen Ottman, LMFT 124702

My work resonates most with queer, trans, & gender expansive folks and partners, "people-pleasers", and those who've lost touch with parts of themselves. Loss shaped by religion, familial expectations, or a world that made your difference feel unsafe.  Therapy with me is relational, non-judgemental, and steeped in Gestalt and somatic traditions. Present moment awareness is the change agent of a Gestalt practice, which I will often point to in our work together.

We might work well together if you’re looking for a warm, eclectic therapist rooted in abolition and decolonization. I’ll frequently turn towards the context of the systems you live in (white supremacy, capitalism, cis-heterosexism, ableism) and invite awareness to the impact those forces have had on your body, mind, and relationship to self and others. 

My client’s describe me as laidback but direct, playful but grounded. I love to bring humor, creativity, movement, and imagery into the room. I’m a lesbian and genderqueer person and care about consent, collaboration, and disrupting the hierarchy that therapy can often replicate.

Specialties:

I offer Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy in California.

FAQs

  • Individual Therapy: $180/session

    Relationship Therapy: $210/session

    I’m out-of-network and can provide superbills for possible reimbursement. I keep a limited number of sliding-scale spots based on need and availability.

  • Complete the contact form to request a free 15-minute consult. We’ll explore fit, goals, schedule, and next steps. If I’m not the best match, I’m happy to offer thoughtful referrals.