Dr. Woodruff Johnson
Psychologist
About Woodruff
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with a deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique journey.
I bring expertise in helping clients work through challenging experiences, including social anxiety, grief, attachment issues, and stress related to caregiving, midlife changes, and personal identity. My approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, with a particular focus on supporting individuals facing multicultural challenges, discrimination, and systemic pressures.
My therapeutic style emphasizes compassionate, collaborative healing. I work closely with clients to develop meaningful coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and create pathways toward personal growth and emotional resilience. Whether you’re struggling with panic attacks, relationship dynamics, or processing difficult life experiences, I’m dedicated to providing supportive, affirming guidance.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and am committed to creating a safe, understanding space where you can explore your challenges and strengths with genuine respect and care.
What Woodruff helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Woodruff works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Only one session in but can say that,<br /> Dr. Johnson,<br /> -Was very professional<br /> -Listens and asks questions without favoritsm<br /> -Asks the right questions to get one thinking<br /> <br /> So far, very good experience”
- “He’s been stellar. I was apprehensive about therapy but he’s made it very easy not only to talk to him but open up about things I normally wouldn’t open up about. His demeanor and pace in the sessions are great. Highly recommend.”
- “I have to say the time that was spent with Dr. Woodruff has been very very helpful and easy for me to add my life. I have some more issues that need to be handled by him or with him otherwise I would suggest him for anyone that needs someone to talk to. That’s a very good listener doesn’t interrupt Has a sense of urgency for His client I greatly appreciate everything that he has done and can do for me”
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- “I have to say the time that was spent with Dr. Woodruff has been very very helpful and easy for me to add my life. I have some more issues that need to be handled by him or with him otherwise I would suggest him for anyone that needs someone to talk to. That’s a very good listener doesn’t interrupt Has a sense of urgency for His client I greatly appreciate everything that he has done and can do for me”
- “Dr.Johnson presents information to me, so that I can dig deep so I can improve my ways of thinking differently.”
- “I am better because of Dr. Johnson”
- “My sessions with Dr. Woodruff go well I always feel a little closer to my goals in healing. I’m also less stressed after our sessions.”
- “Dr. Woody Johnson is incredibly articulate and obviously well read/practiced in the areas of psychology pertaining to therapy/development. <br /> He has been very easy to understand with his analogies and examples; all presented with a warm and steadying tone. Dr. Johnson has the experience to draw from in what to teach/guide his patients to inward realization and resolution with one’s past, present, and future.”
- “Listens to all your concerns and plans therapy to prioritize the main issues. Gives great feedback.”
- “I’ve only had one session with him, but it was very reassuring; he listened to me, he understood, he gave me coping tips and exercises, and he made me feel validated.”
- “Good”
- “Dr. Woody has been a great help in listening, and giving guidance; while also providing me tools and insight into my anxiety and depression.”
- “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”
- “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.”
- “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.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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