Natika T. Johnson, PhD, LPC, LCDC, NCC

Owner & Psychotherapist

Greetings!

I'm Dr. Natika T. Johnson - Owner and Psychoherapist of Higher Vibrations Counseling Services. My journey as a mental health professional began with a passionate mission to destigmatize mental health care in the Black community. As a “hood baby” who migrated from Buffalo, NY to Marin City, CA in my youth, it was taboo to even suggest that anyone had anxiety, depression, or needed therapy or a psychiatrist. It wasn’t until I took my first psychology course in 12th grade that I was able to interpret my elders complaints of “my nerves are bad” as having anxiety.

My observations of disheveled crackheads wandering aimlessly down the street while engaging in full-blown conversations with themselves, complete with hand gestures and animated faces, really meant that they were struggling with psychosis, among other things. All that I experienced and learned in that course fueled the fire within me to become an agent of change for Black people in the mental health space.

My expertise is helping high-achieving Black women get unstuck, navigate through life challenges, transform their relationships, and accomplish their goals. High-achieving Black women struggling with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and relationship issues typically seek me out. I have a host of credentials in my bag, which professionally qualify me to facilitate your process of healing. Additionally, I have personally navigated these challenges and continue to engage in my own lifelong healing work, so I deeply empathize with the pain of feeling stuck. I see you!

I have a wealth of clinical experience, including working with various underserved populations, such as adolescents and adults in community mental health settings, the juvenile justice system, adult probation, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, non-profit organizations, schools, and private practice. The depth of my experience has helped shape me into a competent and well-rounded professional. This isn't just a career for me; it's a calling. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey towards healing and empowerment. I look forward to helping you move from surviving to thriving. You are not alone; you're home!