About Johanna
Johanna Paz helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or questions about purpose. She introduces a calm, nonjudgmental presence so clients can talk about painful experiences and get clearer about next steps. Johanna is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with six years of professional experience.
She focuses on practical ways to handle day-to-day pressure and emotional distress. That includes working through trauma and abuse, building self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How Johanna works
Johanna also addresses problems with communication, guilt and shame, and issues common to young adults. Sessions are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that guide conversations toward small, achievable changes. Johanna aims to make sessions straightforward and collaborative, helping people notice patterns and try new responses.
She emphasizes support and empowerment rather than blame. Her style is warm and direct. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and to practice skills between sessions.
Many people come to her wanting help with anxiety management, mood improvement, or recovering from hurtful experiences. Johanna works in both English and Spanish. She offers several online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
What Johanna works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Johanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people reduce anxiety by teaching simple strategies to notice triggers and try new responses; this can lower daily distress and strengthen coping. Another approach centers on processing trauma and painful memories in manageable steps so the person can regain a sense of safety and control over their reactions. Both methods emphasize small, doable practices that translate into everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Johanna collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. She treats therapy as a team effort where the client’s preferences and needs guide each decision.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, scheduling, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.
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