Dr. Abby Brewer-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the psychological treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with a range of socio-emotional problems. She offers parenting consultations, child therapy, adult therapy, group and family sessions. Known to her clients as “Dr. Abby”, she is respected for her strong diagnostic and clinical skills incorporating an empathic, practical, playful and relational approach to psychotherapy with clients and their families. Her treatment is relationship based and incorporates current research in neuroscience, developmental psychology and attachment theory. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services, Dr. Abby has worked with children with a range of socio-emotional, developmental and behavioral problems at nearly every stage of development. In addition to her private practice, her diverse experience includes work in such settings as university counseling centers, an outpatient treatment center for trauma counseling, and a state funded program implementing services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. She earned her doctoral degree from the California School of Professional Psychology and completed internships at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego State University and Community Research Foundation. During graduate school, she was involved in a reproductive trauma research group and conducted her own research exploring the experience of parents of children with Autism. She continues to pursue advanced training at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute; however, her most valued training is ongoing and comes from the many lessons learned parenting her two children.
Nicole's passion for her work is palpable, and her dedication to her patients' success is truly remarkable. What struck me most was her personal connection to the field; hearing about her own journey overcoming sleep issues was not only inspiring but reassuring. I left our consultation feeling hopeful and empowered, knowing I had found a true partner in my health journey.
Based on Nicole's recommendation, I will be seeing a sleep specialist, confident that together with her guidance, we will find solutions to my challenges. It was an honor to meet Nicole, and I look forward to continuing to work with her until we resolve this issue. I cannot recommend Nicole and the Myofunctional Center highly enough for anyone seeking expert care with a deeply personal touch.
I reached out to Nicole in desperation. I was suffering from 9/10 chronic pain which led to the deterioration of my mental health.
I live in Australia and had little hope that I would get a reply, I had just been discharged from a psychiatric ward and the future wasn’t looking bright.
Not only did Nicole reply, she shared her knowledge and also reached out to a team of health professionals she knew in my area with the next steps in my journey. She was kind and most importantly, she was honest.
6 months have passed and I have my life back. I’m happy and hopeful again, back to enjoying my life. I wouldn’t be in this position
without Nicole and for that I am forever thankful.
If you are deciding whether or not to seek help, you are in the best possible hands here.
- Thank you Nicole.
I started seeing her for a tongue thrust. Through our behavior sessions, she discovered that I couldn’t breathe well through my nose leading to open mouth breathing. Multiple doctors confirmed this and I wound up having a septum repair. Also, she suspected that I had a small airway and upper airway resistance syndrome. Sleep drs and dentists confirmed this as well.
She’s been a continuous resource for me on doctors, breathing, sleep and issues of the mouth. She presents at conferences and has really strong relationships with the best doctors in her field who think really highly of her.
When my 5 month old daughter was born in Feb, she again was a resource for me about tongue and lip ties. She connected me with the best doctors and dentists in the field.
If you are thinking about going to another speech or myofunctional therapist, don’t! Nicole is the absolute best in San Diego and probably the US.
San Diego Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy for issues related to a tongue tie. Kris and Nicole were both amazing to work with and always took the time to answer any of my questions or concerns. Their knowledge is unmatched and I would highly recommend their services.
I started seeing her for a tongue thrust. Through our behavior sessions, she discovered that I couldn't breathe well through my nose leading to open mouth breathing. Multiple doctors confirmed this and I wound up having a septum repair. Also, she suspected that I had a small airway and upper airway resistance syndrome. Sleep drs and dentists confirmed this as well.
She's been a continuous resource for me on doctors, breathing, sleep and issues of the mouth. She presents at conferences and has really strong relationships with the best doctors in her field who think really highly of her.
When my 5 month old daughter was born in Feb, she again was a resource for me about tongue and lip ties. She connected me with the best doctors and dentists in the field.
If you are thinking about going to another speech or myofunctional therapist, don't! Nicole is the absolute best in San Diego and probably the US.
