You deserve clarity, confidence, and support.
You’ve worked hard to build the life you have, but now something feels different.
This phase of life has brought unexpected challenges. You’re feeling unsettled, maybe even stuck, and wondering if there’s a way to move through this with more ease, clarity, and purpose.
You’ve probably tried to manage things on your own, reading self-help books or searching for solutions online, but none of it seems to stick.
The old ways of coping don’t feel as effective anymore.
You want to feel more grounded, in control, and connected to yourself, but it’s hard to know where to start.
What if you had someone who truly understood what you’re going through, who could help you find clarity and guide you toward a path that feels right for you? You just want to feel like yourself again, with the tools to move forward confidently.
That’s where the right kind of support comes in. Having someone by your side who not only listens but also offers the insights and strategies to help you heal and grow can make all the difference.
What if you didn’t have to go through this alone?
I’m Johanna, a relational psychologist dedicated to helping people thrive through life’s transitions.
I have particular expertise in helping women navigate life’s most challenging transitions from the college years, to pregnancy and postpartum, through to the changes in midlife. Whatever the turning point, I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your usual ways of coping no longer seem to work.
What makes my approach different is that I see the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I believe that everyone has the resilience to heal, and together, we’ll tap into that strength. Through compassionate, personalized therapy, I help you not only uncover the root of your challenges but also develop new tools and strategies to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Working with me is about more than just talking through problems—it’s about discovering new ways of thinking, feeling, and living that help you regain control and create a life that feels balanced and fulfilling.
My Credentials & Certifications
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco and Berkeley for 20 years.
I have a BA in psychology from UC Berkley. I earned my Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University and my Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology-San Francisco.
My pre-doctoral training at Stanford University included a mindfulness-based integrative approach to psychotherapy that has continued to influence my work. My post-doctoral training at the California College of Arts strengthened an interest in the creative aspects of the therapeutic process.
