Psychotherapy in Pasadena & online across California

A deeper
conversation
for a fuller life.

I work with adults and couples, with a particular interest in men navigating parenthood, relationships, grief, and questions of identity. My approach is psychodynamic, grounded in the belief that our past and present relationships shape the way we live, love, and understand ourselves.

Portrait of Nick Johnston, LCSW
The landscaped courtyard outside the Pasadena therapy office

Areas of work

  • Men’s Issues
  • Parenthood
  • Relationships
  • Life Transitions
  • Grief and Loss
  • Identity

A psychodynamic approach

Not just about solving problems, but understanding yourself more fully.

Psychodynamic therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, explore what matters, and make sense of the patterns that shape your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.

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The work of psychotherapy

Some patterns are difficult to recognize from the inside.

In our conversations, we can begin to notice recurring feelings, expectations, and ways of relating—particularly those that may have developed long before the circumstances that bring someone to therapy.

Beginning therapy

A place to start.

Finding a therapist whose way of working feels right is important. An initial conversation gives us a chance to talk about what brings you to therapy and whether working together makes sense.

Let’s find a good place to begin.

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