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Dr. Woodruff Johnson, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Woodruff is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Woodruff. View 50 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Dr. Woody has been a great help in listening, and giving guidance; while also providing me tools and insight into my anxiety and depression.

Reviewed January 2024

Doc Johnson is a really smart calm helpful person . I really am thankful for his advice and help on all aspect of my life he is really a great experience. Thank you doc

Reviewed August 2023

More about Woodruff

  • 26 years' experience
  • Male
  • Psychologist

When I grew up, I always knew that I wanted to be of help to others and I knew that I wanted to be a psychologist. Also growing up in a big family taught me the importance and the value of working together, collaboration and the fact that no matter how much one knows about something we can always increase our knowledge. In fact, I can safely say that in most of my opportunities to help others, invariably I learned not only more about working with various issues and diversity of people but about myself as well. Over the years I have worked in many racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and diverse age communities across the country and over a wide range of issues and challenges spanning over 25 years. These include depression anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and my approach Is highly collaborative where we will seek to venture down the pathway to healing and feeling better together. Regarding your challenges and discomfort, you are the expert I Am the partner with you and together we will forge a way out of what might seem like darkness into the light. I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Woodruff Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982157392.

  • Psychologist · California · 27260 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Dr. Woodruff Johnson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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Dr. Woody has been a great help in listening, and giving guidance; while also providing me tools and insight into my anxiety and depression.

Reviewed January 2024

Doc Johnson is a really smart calm helpful person . I really am thankful for his advice and help on all aspect of my life he is really a great experience. Thank you doc

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Johnson had a very calm demeanor that is immediately relaxing. He communicates clearly and presents options and tools to use between sessions and while working through difficult issues. Highly recommend.

Reviewed July 2023

I really appreciate how Dr. Johnson actively listens and asks thoughtful questions that have help me gain new insights and perspectives to recent difficult situations I have been through. Before meeting with Dr. Johnson I felt stuck and since then he has helped me navigate life and maintain a healthy mind.

Reviewed June 2023

He's been great and I truly appreciate the relationship he and I have built in our sessions.

Reviewed June 2023

In all my years of therapy, Dr. Johnson is the first to truly allow me to be myself and at ease during our sessions. He also suggests realistic homework for me to be better.

Reviewed March 2023

DR. Johnson is wonderful and listens to what I am saying. Thank you

Reviewed February 2023

Dr. Johnson has been and currently is an incredibly positive impact in my life. Where I was 3 months ago seems like a vastly different person to who I am today. While I have put in that effort, Dr. Johnson is a guiding light and a force of optimism. He provides a space of calm, inquisitiveness, guidance, self reflection, objectivity as well as a space to listen and work on oneself. I appreciate our lighthearted candor and joviality as much as my need for a space to be vulnerable and to glue my pieces back together. Plus the dudes got an awesome voice, seriously it helps.

Reviewed January 2023

I am a returning client to Dr. Johnson I look forward to our next sessions I experienced Dr. Johnson really LISTENING to me & open to my feedback to him

Reviewed January 2023

Dr Johnson, is a high effective therapist, his methods worked really well for me and I’ve grown so much since I started.

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve gotten the perfect advice from dr johnson before and i appreciate him for helping me find my own way to sort my life problems :))

Reviewed November 2022

I really love Dr. Woody, he is just awesome! He is a great listening and really helped me realize somethings within myself that I did not consider. He's prompt with his responses and always has my best interest at heart. Sometimes I wish he didn't have so many clients so I can pick whatever session I desire, but that just shows that his work is in high demand.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr Johnson and I worked for about a year. He’s has helped me find s purpose as well as The structure to make the purpose, possible. Thank you so much Dr. Johnson.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Johnson, brought me to a much better place now and feel I have the ability to trust myself and can now make more informed decisions and decisions out of love for myself from this place. So grateful for his commitment, experienced perspective, and on going support.

Reviewed November 2022

He has been a huge help in me getting out of my depression after a devastating breakup. He hold me accountable, but is super understanding of my feelings at the same time. I feel like I can be safe and honest with him knowing he has advice to help me navigate the storm I’m in.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Johnson has been consistent in his support of my progress. I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed September 2022

He's the best of the best

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Johnson, Has begun helping me in my process to better manage my anxiety and depression in only a couple sessions. He provides an avenue for balanced and objective thought along with exercises for me to work on until our next session. His calm demeanor, attentiveness and (active/reactive) level of engagement are exactly what I wanted in a therapist. I look forward to our sessions, his help and guidance and plan to continue our working relationship as long as I need it.

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Johnson is patient and caring and really hears you out. His insight and ability to broaden one’s perspective has helped me grow tremendously in the past few months.

Reviewed July 2022

So far so great. I started therapy due to a recent trauma and I’ve been able to navigate that process very effectively with the doctors guidance.

Reviewed May 2022

Doc has been a god send.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr Johnson has been very helpful and by listening to his advice, my anxiety management has improved exponentially

Reviewed March 2022

In just a few sessions, Dr. Johnson has altered the way I operate in life. His calm soul, open ear and sage-like guidance has put me on a path that I could have never found alone. I recommend him to anyone who is truly serious about making a change. I feel so lucky to have Dr. Johnson as my therapist and look forward to every session we have together.

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Johnson (or Dr. Woody as i refer to him in my own personal thoughts) is a very great listener who is understanding about my problems. I feel safe to open up in his presence without having regretted my own outburst. His presence alone allows me to reflect on my own thoughts and behaviors for the better. I feel validated in what I do right and I feel more okay in expressing my emotions to people and setting boundaries.

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Johnson is extraordinary. My sessions with him empowered me to take chance and grow. I am grateful to have worked with him.

Reviewed January 2022

Exceptional. Absolutely the best

Reviewed January 2022

Dr. Johnson’s thoughtful, kind, and calm demeanor was extremely supportive in my process. He was able to listen and guide me with questions, materials and practices that immediately started me on a path of growth and healing.

Reviewed December 2021

There is a balance in the way Dr. Johnson works with me, and it's something I truly appreciate. He truly makes it easy to open up to him about the things I find challenging and hard to work through. I am beyond grateful to have met him, and even more so to be working with him. Thank you Dr. Johnson!

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Woody has been great! I feel like we've made great progress in a relatively short time. I'm very happy with how our sessions are going.

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Johnson has been a great resource of wisdom from years of clinical and lived experience. A great listener and helpful set of ears.

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Johnson would say change is sparked internally, and he may be right, but I attribute a shift in perspective to his help and guidance. In 4 months time, I have a more loving view of myself, my friends & family, and the world as a whole. If you’re hesitant about therapy like I was, I can say with confidence, Dr. Johnson is competent and trustworthy. I’m glad I went down this path.

Reviewed November 2021

I worked with Dr. Johnson for a few months and learned a number of powerful cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques that I use often. He is kind, his explanations are useful and clear, and his advice has helped me recover more quickly from emotional setbacks. It's even helped my family as I've brought some techniques to my husband and daughter.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Johnson is an excellent therapist for those who are action focused and ready to make changes in their life. His approach of listening, understanding AND easy to follow steps for behavior changes that you have control over has been highly effective in improving my relationships - work. personal and with myself.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Johnson is very caring and professional

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Johnson has helped me navigate the difficulties in my life. He has helped me to think about things differently and address my biases. Very grateful for his help.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Johnson is so kind, understanding, and made me feel like a priority. He was punctual, flexible, and professional. I struggle with social anxiety and he has been able to effortlessly provide tools which help me overcome the gripping fear and immobilization I feel when in some social situations. He was unafraid to hold me accountable while also lending a helping a hand when I struggled. If I didn't show up or I rescheduled a session, he reached out to check in. The small things matter and Dr. Johnson was always so mindful of my feelings and operated in a gentle, caring way. He also gives great life advice! He was willing to dive down any rabbit hole I was interested in discussing with him. I unequivocally recommend Dr. Johnson.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Johnson has thus far provided me with tools and perspective to truly get onto a path of being a better version of myself. One of my best therapy experiences.

Reviewed November 2021

At the beginnings of 2019, I started a startup with some of my friends without knowing the responsibility it was. The first couple of months were great, we were having a lot of customers and we could hire people to work in our startup. After that, we started having even more responsibility because we were doing great without knowing how to really manage a business. When Covid started, we kept working like crazy, the only difference was that we couldn’t go out and socialize with other people anymore. I bought a pet to have company since I wasn’t living close to my family, and she became my family. A couple of months later, my puppy got hit by a car and died. The pain I was feeling and the stress I was going through made my mental health go really bad. I had to stop the business and take a flight to see my family because I wasn’t feeling mentally or physically capable of doing anything. It was a very hard time for me. When I came back, I decided to get some help, and luckily I found Dr. Johnson. He helped me to understand a lot of things about myself and about us human beings. Now, I feel better than ever both mentally and physically, I feel a more balanced life. Also, now I know that life has its ups and downs. If you do things that you know are right for yourself, you shouldn’t worry when you are feeling down because you are going to be two steps up already. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me Dr. Johnson. I’m grateful and lucky for having the opportunity to be your patient.

Reviewed September 2021

My diagnosis is Complex PTSD. Dr. Johnson has a calm reassuring manner. He is a a patient listener...& asks me IF he could make a suggestion. Today I told him I do appreciate his EGO is not involved in my growth/recovery. I am intelligent and very confident - however my relationships have not been as satifyiing as I wish since the PTSD experiences hindered my desired practice of vulnerability especially with my daughter...I plan to continue with "Woody".

Reviewed August 2021

Dr. Woodruff Johnson Dr Johnson is extremely responsive to my messages and very perceptive in helping me deal with my somewhat difficult issues. One, being a caregiver for my memory impaired Husband. I was very comfortable with him on our zoom sessions as well. He listens well and offers excellent advice while encouraging me to realize that my “light” is still illuminating my path even while I was feeling it to be dimming, I highly recommend him as an insightful, friendly, knowledgeable, professional and helpful counselor. Maxine

Reviewed August 2021

I am still getting to know Dr. Woody, but I’m the little time we’ve spoken he’s very honest and easy to talk to

Reviewed August 2021

I have worked with Dr. Johnson now for about two months and boy do I feel and notice a difference. What I appreciate about Dr. Johnson is that while he is a great listener, he always references books or ideas to help you think deeper. During or after talking over a few things, he asks very tough and insightful questions that get you to work on the things you may need to uncover or face. The fact that he gives me reading suggestions and even small tasks to work on has been really helpful mentally (and sometimes even emotionally). Dr. Johnson is patient, kind, and an incredibly easy person to talk to. I appreciate his realness and honesty. I trust him and he trusts me to do the work with myself. It's a solid partnership and I cannot wait to see what else we will work on together during our sessions. I highly recommend Dr. Johnson!

Reviewed July 2021

Dr Johnson is patient, considerate, easy to talk to, and is exactly what I was looking for when I set out to start one on one therapy. I always come out of our sessions feeling better than when I went in. Very grateful to have been connected with him.

Reviewed June 2021

I had very complicated issues and was mentally unstable for quite a while. Dr. Johnson was able to understand these issues and work from my perspective as a basis and help make shifts towards a healthier me. He also recommends books, based on what's going on, that offer great insight towards being happier and more productive in life. I would trust Dr. Johnson with issues I struggle with as he seems capable of giving great insight in many topics.

Reviewed June 2021

I’ve been working with Dr. Johnson for a while now and he has definitely been of great help to me. Dr. Johnson took the time to go over some techniques with me to help me manage my thoughts and live a better life. I liked that he asks questions to get to know you better and really get to the root of the problem. I fully recommend him he is a knowledgeable man and would be beneficial to anyone.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Johnson has made a big difference in the short time that we have been working together. He is kind, gentle, and encouraging. He seems to understand me and somehow puts my thoughts into better words than I can! Dr. Johnson validated feelings and thoughts that I have had for many years and that alone has made my life that much better!

Reviewed March 2021

Informative and confidant in his knowledge. Builds up my perspective in ways other therapists have not.

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Johnson is really wonderful! He has a very calming voice which is nice when my anxiety acts up. He is assisting me in organizing my busy life of sick family member, school, kids, and marriage. He is educating me on some useful skills and tools to further benefit me to progressing into the future version of myself that I seek. So far I am very happy and feel more aligned than when I started. I am hopeful for future progress and happy with how far I have already come. Thank you Dr. Woody

Reviewed March 2021

Dr Woodruff is a very compassionate individual. He provides deep introspection to helps uplift and empower. One can navigate complex social situations with ease through his advice. Thanks Dr Woodruff! I am fortunate to be around you!

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Woody is fantastic! He has a breadth of knowledge and is well adept and identifying a plan of action. He is very good at probing to find any triggers that activate whatever problems his patients are dealing with.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Woodruff Johnson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Woodruff Johnson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Woodruff Johnson speak?

Dr. Woodruff Johnson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Woodruff Johnson have?

Dr. Woodruff Johnson has 26 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Woodruff Johnson licensed to practice?

Dr. Woodruff Johnson is licensed to practice in California.

Does Dr. Woodruff Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Woodruff Johnson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Woodruff Johnson offer?

Dr. Woodruff Johnson offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Woodruff Johnson?

Dr. Woodruff Johnson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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