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Meet Heather Johns—Therapist at Best Therapists

Heather Johns, LPCC

California, LPCC #11588

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About Heather | She/her

Heather is a trauma therapist specialize in working with survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child abuse, and other types of trauma. She is passionate about helping clients regain a sense of safety and drastically decrease the lasting effects of trauma in their life.

Message to clients

Welcome! I’m so happy you stopped by. You may have noticed that even the gentlest reminders of traumatic events can trigger overwhelming feelings, such as panic, rage, and dissociation. You may be feeling an impact on your self-worth and ability to fully trust others. I can help with that! As a trauma therapist, I incorporate specialized therapies such as EMDR to help detach these emotions from the trauma memory, essentially taking its power away.

Education

Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling | University of San Diego, 2019

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

None listed

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Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+ sexuality

Additional areas of focus

Abuse, Body image, Gender identity, Panic attacks, Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Stalking, Transgender people

Therapeutic style

Empowering, Humorous, Affirming, Inquisitive, Conversational

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Trauma-focused, Mindfulness based

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Cost

$165

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Individual Session

$220

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Couples Session

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross of MA, and Lyra
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Peer review

Heather is the kind of therapist that I wish all therapy newcomers could have, and that many therapy returnees wish they'd had from the start! She is the perfect blend of keen insight, practical solutions, deep compassion, and a sprinkle of calling you on your BS. During therapy, she is committed to helping her clients increase self-awareness, develop new coping skills, and heal from trauma. Bottom line - if you're looking for a therapist who is inclusive, genuine, and empowering, Heather checks all the boxes.

—Hannah Schmidt, LPCC
Peer review

Heather is a warm and compassionate therapist, walking alongside her clients to provide effective and supportive therapy. She will always go the extra mile to understand, treating the client as the ultimate expert in their own life. She uses a combination of evidence based talk therapy and EMDR therapy to assist her clients in discovering the roots of their past trauma and process in a safe environment.

—Jessica Foster, LPCC, NCC
Peer review

Heather has strong experience working with trauma, specifically with sexual abuse and domestic violence. She is warm, welcoming and dedicated to creating a safe space for healing.

—Chelsea Sterling, LPCC
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