About Me

Hello, I'm Theresa Johnson, recognized for my compassionate and attentive approach to those facing challenges. I was born and raised in the Philippines and I am fluent in Cebuano, Tagalog, and English. With 17 years in healthcare, my journey encompasses roles such as a staff nurse at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center for 5 years, transitioning to a neurosurgery clinical nurse specialist, then in cardiac surgery and later embracing a night shift general surgery nurse practitioner position at the University of California San Francisco.

Wearing various hats as a nurse practitioner, my experiences evolved during the COVID era, especially after my time in a New York City ICU at the pandemic's peak. This period intensified my commitment to aiding others. Shifting from intensive care to delving into the intricacies of the human brain became my newfound passion.

I firmly believe that individuals are here to lead their best lives, and nurturing good mental hygiene is pivotal to achieving that.

In my practice, I look for potential psychological influences from childhood to later years, approaching them from an interpersonal and attachment perspective. While I hold the capability to prescribe medications as a nurse practitioner, I equally value the significance of mindfulness in psychological healing and day-to-day decision-making.