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Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD

Melissa J Johnson

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101
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Are you looking for ways to help your family m or yourself find zest and build strength for facing life's challenges? Is your family challenged by stress during COVID-19? I and the Institute therapy team work with children, teens, young women, families and gender-expansive youth to build resilience during challenging times like these. Individual, family, and group therapy are provided with fee and payment options to meet varied needs. As CEO and founder, I offer consultation and training to educators, medical and mental health professionals. Our website is full of resources to support social and emotional growth for our times.
SPECIALTIES for girls, young women, families, parents and gender expansive youth - Tools for dealing with strong emotions (including anxiety, depression, self-injury, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Support and skills for pediatric chronic pain and illness. Skills for better family relationships and friendships. Tools to build positive body image.
Research shows that group therapy can be very effective for children, teens, parents. Our exciting and extensive group therapy program (about 25 group options) includes groups for empowerment, social skills, expressive arts, and more. See our website information on Comprehensive DBT for teens, young adults, and families; it includes a group component.
Call or Melissa J Johnson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 782-5928 x108

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Institute For Girls' Development

95 N. Marengo Ave.

Suite 100

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 782-5928 x108

Flourish Therapy + Wellness Center

95 North Marengo Avenue

Suite 205

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

During the COVID 19 health crisis, all of our individual, family and group therapy services are offered securely online. We're here for you!
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Institute For Girls' Development

95 N. Marengo Ave.

Suite 100

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 782-5928 x108

Flourish Therapy + Wellness Center

95 North Marengo Avenue

Suite 205

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

During the COVID 19 health crisis, all of our individual, family and group therapy services are offered securely online. We're here for you!
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Regional Center funding for some groups
  • Out of Network
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I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company to apply to your out of network benefits.
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 782-5928 x108
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I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company to apply to your out of network benefits.
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 782-5928 x108

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / PSY13102 Melissa J Johnson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 1990
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of California / PSY13102
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 782-5928 x108
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 782-5928 x108

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (626) 782-5928 x108
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (626) 782-5928 x108

6 Endorsements

James J De Santis
James J De Santis
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Johnson is a pillar in our psychotherapy community. She has been devoted to providing a full range of mental health services to girls and women in the Pasadena area for a long time. She is exceptionally warm, thoughtful, and sincere.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (626) 782-5928 x108
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (626) 782-5928 x108

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Institute For Girls' Development

95 N. Marengo Ave.

Suite 100

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 782-5928 x108

Additional Location

Flourish Therapy + Wellness Center

95 North Marengo Avenue

Suite 205

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 782-5928 x108
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During the COVID 19 health crisis, all of our individual, family and group therapy services are offered securely online. We're here for you!
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 782-5928 x108
"
During the COVID 19 health crisis, all of our individual, family and group therapy services are offered securely online. We're here for you!
Photo of Melissa J Johnson, Psychologist, PhD
Melissa J Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 782-5928 x108