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Alo Johnston

He/Him

Alo (he/him) is a Latino trans man and licensed marriage and family therapist. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. It was there that he received specific, unique training in LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy. He continued his training at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and completed his training with the Los Angeles Gender Center. He now works in private practice in downtown Los Angeles. He sees clients in person and through telehealth. His work integrates feminist and postmodern styles of psychotherapy and he always works to see mental health through an intersectional lens. He specializes in working with people in the queer, trans, non-monogamous, and kink communities. He offers both talk therapy and Brainspotting sessions. Alo is the author of “Am I Trans Enough? How To Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self.” He also works as a Wondermind mental health advisory committee board member. (Alo Johnston is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California #109429 and the state of Idaho MBTMFT-10231)

About Me

Certifications:

Specialty:

Behavioral/Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Therapist

Languages:

English

Gender:

Man

Ethnicity:

Multiracial

Sexual Orientation:

Queer

Insurance accepted:

  • Self Pay

  • Self Pay (Adjusted for Income/Sliding scale)

Care delivered in LGBTQ+ clinic:

Yes

Patient Focus
  • BIPOC
  • Intersex
  • Seniors
  • Transgender/Nonbinary
  • Youth
Approach
  • Harm Reduction
  • Weight Inclusive
  • Informed Consent
  • Racial Equity
  • Sex Positive
  • Trauma Informed Care
Location