Sawyer Johnson [they/he]
MSW. RSW.
Sawyer is a:
A Registered Social Worker
Registered to work with clients who live in Ontario & Alberta
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve made it this far in your journey to find a therapist. I'm a Queer and Trans therapist and social worker. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that it is an oppressive capitalist societal worldview that tells us that we will never be good enough and that our productivity is directly correlated with our self-worth. In resistance to a world that demands so much from us, I focus with clients on compassion, curiosity and cultivating a sense of gentleness.
Learn about his work, vibe, and the types of therapy they practice.
Quick Facts About Sawyer
Sawyer’s Work & Fees
I support teens and adults within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. I come to this work as a queer, transgender, non-binary person, and I bring that lived experience into every session, offering a space where authenticity, exploration, and self-acceptance can take root.
Individual Therapy: $150/hr
Relationship Therapy: $200/hr
Queers4Queers Therapy: Up-to $120/hr, for teens (15+) to adults and especially Trans people experiencing financial hardship and to anyone who experiences oppression.
“When you’re in a therapy space with me, I hope you begin to feel a sense of relationship with yourself that feels curious and compassionate. I strive to be merely a guide in your journey of gentleness, where you can honour your own keen ability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of your life.”
Sawyer’s Vibes
I value the healing power of nature, animals, creativity & community!
Curious
Relational
Empathetic
Authentic
Transparent
Open
Caring
Hopeful
Genuine
Types of Therapy
I believe all emotions and feelings are valid and should be honoured and cared for in the therapeutic process.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Sawyer might be a good fit for you if…
You want to get to know your emotions and feelings better and learn to allow yourself the space to feel deeply and meaningfully.
You want to learn more grounding yourself in the present moment.
You are struggling with your sexuality or gender and want to talk to someone who understands what that journey may look like.
You want someone to listen to you with no judgement in a safe and welcoming environment.
You strive for self-compassion but may struggle to put your values into practice.
You need a space where you can just be you!
“I’m a Queer and Trans therapist that works with other Queer and Trans folx who are struggling with a wide variety of reasons that bring people to therapy. I believe that it is of the utmost importance to deeply celebrate the wondrous nature of weirdness in both myself and the folx I support in the therapeutic sphere.”
Sawyer's Life, Family and Office
I enjoy spending time with my chosen family, being with my senior furry pals, and listening to podcasts about folklore.
More about my approach to Therapy
As a Queer and Trans person I have a passion for working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Specifically supporting Trans and Queer folx struggling with their mental health and addiction; polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships in the wide variety these relationships can manifest themselves, and people navigating their gender and sexuality.
I use anti-oppressive theory in all aspects of my practice. I acknowledge that people’s identities impact all aspects of their lives including the way they navigate looking for a therapist. I want to recognize that as a white settler I may not be the right fit for everyone given the historical and contemporary violence enacted by white therapists against Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. That being said, I want you to know that if you feel comfortable reaching out for a consultation, experiences with race and racism are welcome to be discussed in the therapeutic space.
If we meet in the therapeutic space just know that I will do everything in my power to support you in cultivating a different relationship with yourself and your experience. I look forward to exploring what healing may look like for you.