Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY13102 Melissa J Johnson
- Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 1990
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
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Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Groups
Empowerment Groups (ages 8 - 26):
Our Girl Power and Grit Groups offer girls and teens a therapeutic space to meet with peers, give and gain support, and engage in creative activities while developing skills for fostering mindfulness, resilience, zest and authenticity. I personally facilitate Wellness Grit for teens with chronic pain and/or health conditions.
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Group Meets
Location
ResWell
200 East Del Mar Boulevard
Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91105
Social Skills for children and teens
Our Social skills groups include the Superflex Academy - a fun, superpower-based social learning curriculum for 2nd - 5th grades. For middle and high school youth, Girls' Connection and Teen Connection therapy groups provide social skill development via in-the-moment learning through activities, conversation and fun. There are limited regional center spaces available in some of our groups.
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Location
95 N Marengo Ave, Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91101
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Comprehensive
The Institute's DBT team offers a comprehensive program for teens and their parents and for young adults. DBT is a known-to-work treatment for those who experience difficulties related to big emotions (sometimes referred to as emotional dysregulation). DBT includes these 4 components: individual therapy, parent coaching, skills groups, and phone coaching. Skills modules include: distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. See our website for more information about this comprehensive program.
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Location
95 N Marengo Ave, Suite 205
Pasadena, CA 91101
Location
Primary Location
ResWell
200 East Del Mar Boulevard
suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91105
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