Nicole Johnson

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #108746) in the state of California and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). EXPERIENCE I hold a M.S. in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus and a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. My education did not start or stop with my formal degrees. I have always found myself volunteering and/or working with people of all ages. Since early 2016, I have been immersed in the world of sex addiction treatment. I've had the honor of being trained under a well-renowned sex addiction field veteran, Jenner Bishop, LMFT, CSAT-S. Under her guidance, I was inspired to concentrate my studies in all things sex/love addiction. My training in the sex addiction field took shape in three dimensions. First, I experienced the real-time inter-workings of a sex addiction clinical practice. Under Jenner's supervision, I was trained to treat the nuances of this niche field with laser precision and a well-stocked toolkit. Second, I was formally trained through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). I participated in trainings across the country taught by the leading experts in the sex addition field, including Dr. Stefanie Carnes, Dr. Ken Adams, and Debra Kaplan. This formal training paired well with the everyday experience I was gaining from working in a sex addiction clinical group. Third, I "learned by doing." In 2017, I launched my first Partners of Sex Addicts group. I've also created curriculums and lectured at workshops about sex addiction and betrayal trauma topics. MY APPROACH The therapeutic alliance is a vital part of success in therapy. It is often the vehicle through which clients can begin improving and enhancing relationships in their lives. My approach could be described as warm, gentle, and direct. I use my connection with clients as a tool to provide structure and concrete interventions to achieve their stated goals. I believe it is important to offer feedback to clients in order to help them reach a deeper level of interpersonal effectiveness. WELCOME TO MY PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE! My current clinical practice is entirely virtual, available to potential clients in the state of California. I provide psychotherapy services to young adults and adults, as well as couples. Take your time looking through this site to get an idea of my approach and see if we would be a good fit to work together. If you find yourself looking at this website at this time, you could be looking to make a meaningful change in your life. I would be honored to partner with you to shift patterns in your life that are holding you back from living the life you imagine for yourself.