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AJ Johnson

AMFT Empowered Mind Therapy Center
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder,

Introduction

I am a neurodivergent, multi-racial, queer, trans non-binary clinician with lived and living experience of trauma. I bring both my professional training and personal healing journey into the room and see myself as a fellow traveller on this human journey. Clients describe me as compassionate and deeply attuned — a therapist committed to co-creating safety and authentically showing up in a way that welcomes others to share their authentic selves too. Therapy, with me, is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. My work is rooted in the belief that the things we are struggling with began as intelligent ways we adapted to traumatic relationships and oppressive environments that required us to think, feel, and behave in specific ways in order to survive. Empowerment through trauma healing doesn’t mean we don’t have difficult experiences, but it includes expanding our sense of choice and agency to build a life beyond our wounds, focused on our strength, our joy and our liberation.

GENDER Non-Binary
PRONOUNS They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial, White, Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • AMFT #161165 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Recovery
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

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AJ Johnson has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Free Phone Consult
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4800
Oakland Office
6116 La Salle Ave
Oakland, CA 94611-2898
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Vanessa Solis LCSW / Empowered Mind Therapy Center
1200 MT DIABLO BLVD Suite 203
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4800
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - University of Oregon

Certifications

  • EMDR
  • Autism
  • Families
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma
  • DBT

FAQ

Is AJ Johnson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? AJ Johnson is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. AJ Johnson also offers a free consultation.
Does AJ Johnson offer telehealth appointments? AJ Johnson does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does AJ Johnson specialize in? AJ Johnson specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma.
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