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Alexis Johnson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Alexis

Through my various experiences working in outpatient substance use programs, school-based settings, forensic mental health, and clinic-based work with various populations and age ranges, I have pursued my passion for supporting individuals in changing their lives and implementing healthy coping skills for long-term recovery. My experiences in the past have taught me the importance of witnessing great pain and great joy. I believe we cannot have one without the other. I want to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and trusting environment to uncover those human emotions, find what works or does not work, and collaborate to reach new and healthier goals for life.

I want to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love knitting and am teaching myself to crochet. I appreciate the art of making things and find the repetitive nature of fiber arts soothing for my soul. I also love old movies from the Classic Hollywood era (bonus if it's a black and white film).

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#126055 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, Pepperdine University MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco

Alexis Johnson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #126055 (exp May 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Alexis Johnson accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Alexis Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Alexis is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alexis’s California license number is 126055, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Alexis Johnson has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Alexis’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Pepperdine University; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco. Over that time, Alexis has worked closely with BIPOC and Students.

Alexis Johnson works with BIPOC and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Alexis spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alexis is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alexis Johnson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alexis’s style is action-oriented, empowering, exploratory, humorous, and open-minded. In Alexis’s words: “I want to equip my clients with the hope that it is normal to feel any and every kind of emotion but also give them tools to cope effectively and learn from those emotions.”

Alexis Johnson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alexis identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and Biracial/Multiracial.

Alexis Johnson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Alexis is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Alexis Johnson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alexis will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Alexis’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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