Amy Johansson Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In

California, Florida, Kansas

Client Focus

Individuals (Teens 13–17)

Individuals (Adults 18+)

Individuals (Older Adults 65+)

Couples

Therapy Format

Online / Telehealth

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Amy Johansson Psy.D.

About

Dr. Amy Johansson is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (CA License #35977) who has experience in treating anxiety, depressive, and trauma-related disorders. She received specialized training in neuropsychology and has worked in a variety of settings, including long-term treatment centers for adolescents, medical centers, hospitals, and behavioral health care clinics with a specific focus in integrative behavioral health. She utilizes evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), in combination with a Rogerian approach to therapy.

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Areas of Expertise

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
AIDS/HIV
Bipolar Disorder
Cancer Support
Chronic Illness And Adjustment To Illness (e.g., Cancer, CP, Rare Conditions)
Chronic Pain
Depression
Domestic Violence
Generalized Anxiety
Grief And Loss
Health Psychology
Health Anxiety
Insomnia And Sleep Disturbances
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) And Gut Brain Health
Life Transitions And Adjustment
Parenting Support
Postpartum Anxiety And Depression
Relationship And Family Issues (e.g., Communication, Marriage)
Social Anxiety
Stress Related To Caregiving
Stress Management
TBI And Acquired Brain Injury
Trauma And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Treatment Modalities

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Person Centered Therapy
Problem Solving Therapy

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Education & Experience

Dr. Johansson received her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology degrees from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. She completed her postdoctoral residency at Neuropsychological Associates of Southwest Missouri (NASM) and Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri where she specialized in assessing and treating patients with various types of brain injuries. Prior to her residency, she completed her predoctoral training at the Ozark Center’s inpatient psychiatric unit in Joplin, Missouri where she provided individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments to adults. During her graduate years, she provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults at Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, California. She also provided therapy services at an adolescent treatment center, Paradigm Malibu, and worked with clients with a history of domestic violence/intimate partner violence at California Lutheran University’s Community Counseling Services in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, California. Dr. Johansson has also taught undergraduate, master, and doctoral level courses in psychology since 2014.

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License #

PSY35977, TPPY3387, LP03498

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Curriculum Vitae

Download Amy Johansson Psy.D.'s CV

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Publications

Curtis, A., & Johansson, A. (2025). The ergonomics of learning: A proposed update to Bloom’s taxonomy. Intersection: Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning.
https://doi.org/10.61669/001c.142595
Sutton, C., Liang, Y.-S., Barnes, M., & Johansson, A.M. (2024, March). Using the MMPI-3 to examine the relationship between childhood trauma and somatic symptoms in a non-clinical community sample. Scheduled to be presented at the Society for Personality Assessment Conference, Denver, CO.
Clay-Guill, A.A., & Johansson, A.M. (2024, April). Religion and communication styles during conflict: Does this matter in romantic relationships? Presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference (symposium), San Francisco, CA.
Johansson, A.M., Twyford, J., Eagle, M., Kuehnel, J., & Casas, R. (2019, May). Distinguishing between child abuse and corporal punishment: The perspective of mandated reporters. Presented at the Association of Psychological Science Conference, Washington, DC.
Johansson, A.M., Casella, A., & Good, S. (2014, April). Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance: Passing on stressful life experiences through future generations. Presented at the Research Symposium, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Johansson, A.M., Panos, S., & Collette, A. (2013, April & 2014, April). The effects of corporal punishment in childhood on executive functioning in adulthood. Poster presented at the Festival of Scholars, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA. Also presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR.
Casella, A., & Johansson, A.M. (2013, December). Carl Jung: An investigation of what it means to be human. Presented at the Research Symposium, California Lutheran University, Oxnard, CA.
Roth, K., & Johansson, A.M. (2012, April). The effects of peppermint odor on concentration among college students. Poster presented at the Festival of Scholars, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.
MacVie, J., & Johansson, A.M. (2012, April). The association between emotion regulation strategies and symptoms of binge eating disorder. Poster presented at the Festival of Scholars, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA. Also presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport Burlingame, San Francisco, CA.
Johansson, A.M., & Martinez, J. (2010, April). Brand recognition and perception. Poster presented at the Festival of Scholars, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.

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Professional Memberships & Affiliations

PsiChi
American Psychological Association (APA)
International Neuropsychological Society

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