Abby Brewer-Johnson, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist  in private practice in San Diego , California . She specializes in the treatment of young adults and adolescents.  She also provides Individual, Couples and Group Psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children. In addition to Dr. Brewer-Johnson’s work in private practice, she also serves the students of San Diego State University on a contract basis where she teaches a resiliency course and provides psychological counseling services.    

 

Dr. Brewer-Johnson considers the study of human development, the mind and human interactions as her passion.  She is well versed in a variety of treatment approaches and has a diverse clinical background. Her theoretical frame of reference is psychodynamic; however she uses a variety of other treatment approaches in order to meet the specific needs of her clients.  Dr. Brewer-Johnson believes that people are complex and often unaware of the many forces that drive or limit them.  Her work goes beyond the targeting of certain symptoms and instead aims to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives, unlock creative potential, and strengthen their relationship to themselves and other people.  Dr. Brewer-Johnson considers therapy a mutual contract between therapist and client aimed toward the goal of alleviating the client’s suffering and helping them to live more realistic and satisfying lives.

 

Dr. Brewer-Johnson holds a Bachelors degree in Social Science, a Masters degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Psychology.   She obtained both her Masters and Doctorate degrees from California School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelors from Chapman University. She completed her pre-doctoral internships at San Diego State University , Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center and Community Research Foundation. In addition to her clinical background, she has experience in business management, social services and public relations. She is a member of American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, the San Diego Psychological Association and Autism Society of America. Dr. Brewer-Johnson is also active in the community and volunteers her time raising funds and awareness for several local San Diego charities.