TESTIMONIALS
in their words
“I have been in therapy since I was 15 due to generational trauma and life experiences. Prior therapy left me needing more, but since working with Dr. J over the last 5 years, I finally have made progress in my healing journey. Her patience and level of care is unparalleled. She truly cares about her patients and helps you develop the skill set to deal with life difficulties. She is one of the best therapist I have had and you will be better off after working with her.”
/ M. M. /
“When I started working with Dr. Johnson, I was stuck and burdened with emotional stress I couldn't untangle alone. After carefully and patiently listening to me, Dr. Johnson's intuitive questions gently guided me to change my perceptions and question my actions. In addition, she shared tools and homework to create better habits. As a result, my relationships with others and myself are improving to this day. I am so lucky to have found her.”
/ N. T. /
“I cannot express how lucky I was to have found Dr. Johnson when I did, and to have been able to work with her for the past three years. Off the bat she is warm, understanding, and genuine. I instantly felt comfortable with her. Not only is she prompt and professional, but it is clear that she truly wants the best for her patients. Her advice during sessions is always helpful, but she goes above and beyond by always sending spot on follow up information (articles, book and podcast recommendations, worksheets, etc). If you are looking to better yourself and need assistance, I could not recommend her more.”
/ P. S. /
“Dr. Johnson played a critical role in me being able to conquer the ups and downs of my 20s. As someone who deals with a great deal of anxiety, having someone to provide me with unbiased, critical feedback was truly a blessing, as she provided me with the tools I needed to be able to conquer challenges that arose in my personal life. I truly recommend her to every woman seeking support for handling the ups and downs of life.”
/ J. G. /
“I was going through a difficult time in my life, and of the many therapists I went to, I felt the most comfortable with Dr. Johnson. She was kind, attentive, professional, and - most importantly - understood what I was going through. Every time I walked away from a session, she illuminated something about myself I wasn't aware of, enacting me to make positive changes to myself. Through her firm, gentle guidance and pertinent homework assignments, she helped slowly change my negative thinking into a more optimistic outlook on life. Even during my lowest of lows, I could tell she was concerned over my well-being and it was a comfort to know during that time I had someone by my side. As someone emerging from the dark slowly into the light, I look back and often think Dr. Johnson truly was a turning point in my life.”
/ j. s. /
“My first experience with therapy as an adult was with Dr. Johnson. She is very attentive and allowed my journey to unfold at a pace that was comfortable for me, while supporting and challenging me to keep progressing with my goals. We would initially meet in her office (and she has a great candy selection lol) but she was able to seamlessly transition to a virtual setting to accommodate her clients during COVID. Dr. Johnson is very mindful and has always kept my appointments and even squeezed in a session or two in for me when it mattered the most. In fact, working with her is very easy, as her website and portal are easy to navigate, and she responds very quickly whether I email or call her. While I appreciate feeling genuinely understood during our sessions, she then goes a step beyond that to recommend further resources to supplement our discussions. My time with Dr. Johnson has been invaluable to my growth and she did a fabulous job helping me as I embark on continuing my therapy journey with a new provider.”
/ k. b. /
“Working with Jeanine has been one of the most enlightening and eye opening experiences of my life. Not only does she take the time to build a relationship with you but she offers a physical and mental safe space in which you can unload. In fact, Jeanine once said something very simple that I have taken as a mantra and repeat often in overwhelming times. Her care extends past the session, with additional “homework” that offers food for thought in the time you’re apart. I was recommended by a friend and I continue to recommend Jeanine to others.”
/ K. H. /
“In terms of a therapist, Dr. Johnson exceeded my expectations. Actually admitting that I needed to seek therapy was difficult to say the least, but Dr. Johnson made me feel comfortable right away. Besides the fact that online scheduling was extremely simple, she was always punctual, and her office was clean and calm. However, most importantly, Dr. Johnson has a naturally calming demeanor and you can tell that she is committed to helping you accept and or resolve some of the challenges that brought you to her office. I appreciated the fact that she was direct, without being harsh and talked to you in way that made you feel heard, but never judged. Seeking support is never easy, but Dr. Johnson made me feel that each session I was in a safe place and I felt that when I ended my sessions (I moved away), that I was better than when I first walked in.”
/ D. P. /
“This was my first experience with therapy and Dr. Johnson was wonderful. She is a great listener and very empathetic. She was able to challenge me without making me feel judged. At each session, Dr. Johnson asked thought-provoking questions and directed me towards helpful resources (practical exercises, articles, books, etc.) which I use regularly. Our sessions have helped me become more aware of my thought and behavior patterns, and to continue to work on building better boundaries, being more compassionate towards myself and others, and navigating relationships.”
/ L. L. /
“The world may be unkind to women of color like me, but Dr. Johnson makes the process manageable. She not only taught me how to navigate several issues in my life, but she had also taught me how to live a fulfilling one too. Thanks to our therapy sessions, homework assignments, and book suggestions, I learned that the most important thing I can do is to set healthy boundaries and be kind to myself. Thank you, Dr. Johnson, for helping me find peace and awareness in a challenging world.”
/ P. M. /
“I’m so grateful for the investment I made into myself when I became a client of Dr. Johnson. She helped me through concise communication, exercises and personal accountability to honor myself. At the time, I was in an extremely “toxic relationship” desperately trying to find out what I was doing wrong. It was after working with Dr. Johnson and using the skills I gained through therapy that I realized how abusive the relationship was. As my self-respect improved, I began demanding respect for time, setting boundaries and effectively communicating my needs. I was able to let go of the fear that had me tied to that relationship and move on to a more fulfilling and rewarding life. I will never forget the “relationship building” tools I learned working with Dr. Johnson that have continued to remain with me years later. Out of everything I experienced, I learned that the most important relationship that I needed to develop was the one with myself.”
/ E. W. /
“After a long trial and error period of seeking therapy, finding Dr. Johnson was simply refreshing. From patient listening to gentle encouragement, she made me feel seen and heard in a way that I had not yet experienced in therapy and I am forever grateful. Dr. Johnson did a great job of naturally and effortlessly facilitating our sessions in a way that catered to my needs each visit. She was always fully present and I truly admire her ability to empathize and guide with compassion. As a young adult and young Black woman, she empowered me to sit in the driver’s seat of my own life, consistently show up for myself, and to never accept anything that compromises my growth and wellbeing.”
/ k. a. /
“Working with Dr. Johnson has been a breath of fresh air. She is attentive and thoughtful with her approach to your individual therapy needs. Because of Dr. Johnson, I am more confident and have the tools I need in my toolbox to navigate a new chapter of my life. If you're looking for someone to hold you accountable, support you as you work on healing through trauma, and building your self-esteem I highly recommend working with her. Dr. Johnson without a doubt has an impact on my life.”
/ F. B. /
“Dr. Johnson is a wonderful therapist - and provided a really welcoming and constructive environment for us to work together on my issues. She helped me get through real hurdles in my life. Dr. Johnson began building rapport before our first session [during the phone consultation and via email correspondence]. I was seen very quickly, and payments were made very easily. Dr. Johnson’s responds promptly to emails and has a variety of time slots to choose from - and appointments can be made online ... Dr. Johnson is extremely knowledgeable (about psychology, CBT and so many other things in life!) and incredibly well read - and this means that she draws from a very deep well of resources that helped me understand what I was going through. I have been impressed, and completely trusted her guidance. She had a unique way of empathizing with me - it was not difficult at all to open up. Dr. Johnson provided strategies that I am still working my way through … I really can't speak more positively about her!”
/ C. T. /
"While previous therapists had helped keep me alive, it was only through my work with Dr. Johnson that I was able to truly start living. She provided me with a supportive space to not just voice my fears but also validated a lot of the reactions I was having during that particularly difficult period of my life. She helped me question some of my negative thinking patterns and helped me create a framework for positive thoughts going forward. Because of the work I did with her, I was finally in a position to fully confront a deep issue that had been holding me back for years. Dr. Johnson has an amazing ability to balance the gentle yet firm guidance important to effective therapy. I am forever grateful."
/ j. l. /
"Dr. Johnson was one of the most honest, clear, direct, accommodating and helpful therapists I have ever been to. She is incredibly kind and easy to talk to and simplifies things that feel overly complicated. I loved working with her and looked forward to our appointments together. I walked out every time feeling much more relaxed, relieved and calm. Thank you for everything Dr. Johnson!"
/ L. W. /
"It was a true pleasure working with Dr. Johnson. She really takes the time to learn her clients and has an individualized approach to counseling. Every exercise and homework assignment helped me grow - I really don't know if I could have made the positive changes in my life without her. In addition, Dr. Johnson's office was always welcoming, and scheduling appointments was quick and easy. If you are looking a for a therapist that is professional, relatable, and above all, effective, Dr. Johnson is it."
/ C. C. /
"Dr. Johnson guided me out of a rough period in my life. The biggest lesson was learning that my past does not define me and to stay true to myself. It seems like an easy concept - I understood it conceptually but my heart struggled to accept it. Dr. Johnson was patient and strategic; she gave me homework (yes, like study sheets) so that I could practice during the week. She created a safe place for me to be vulnerable and share my insecurities. I am immensely grateful for our sessions. I am happy to be thriving."
/ E. c. /
"Finding a therapist you can connect with, feel vulnerable with, and afford in NYC is no easy task. I was amazingly lucky to meet Dr. Johnson and work with her over the course of a year. She is a great communicator in person and via emails. Her open and kind nature makes it easy to feel comfortable and open up over the course of a session. Working through family trauma is never easy, but I can't imagine doing it with a better therapist and I am glad Dr. Johnson was able to listen, coach, and even give me homework on my road back to being a better me. I highly recommend her and miss working with her."
/ M. J. /
"As far as therapists go, I couldn't have asked for a better one. Not only is Dr. Johnson kind and understanding, but she is also action oriented. She helped me to change my pattern of negative thinking, and move in a positive and productive way towards some specific goals. She also helped me to develop action plans for specific relationships that I needed to work on, and she really helped me to create and maintain boundaries that allowed me to heal and further understand my own emotional needs. At the time, I was in a pretty negative work environment and feeling stuck when it came to the prospect of finding another job. She helped me to outline an action plan to find new employment at a progressive organization where I can grow professionally, which helped me to feel more in control of my path. Her guidance and understanding was invaluable. I was sad to see her go, but I am excited that she will be able to help others also reach positive breakthroughs; LA is lucky to have her!"