Dr. Christa Johnson, PsyD Dr. Christa Johnson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for children, teens, and adults, with a focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and experienced in cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, Dr. Johnson offers evidence-based, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment. She is passionate about helping her clients build resilience and navigate challenges. Outside of work, Dr. Johnson enjoys hiking, gardening, and watching scary movies. She earned her PsyD from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.

Jessica Shankman is a doctoral intern in clinical psychology at CHC who specializes in therapy and assessment approaches with children, adolescents and families with a range of concerns. She is particularly interested in depression, anxiety disorders, and working with youth of diverse sexual and gender identities. As a therapist, she is particularly interested in using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also has special interest in improving access to mental health services for underserved communities. Jessica is a 6th year student in the child-track of the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at the University of Maine, and will earn her PhD in July 2022. She previously graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, where she earned a BA in Child Psychology. Her doctoral research broadly focuses on understanding the ways that peer relationships (e.g., romantic relationships, friendships) can impact depressive symptoms throughout adolescence. Jessica has been thoroughly enjoying the weather in the Bay Area, and spends much of her free time hiking, reading, listening to music and watching a variety of lighthearted TV shows.