Stefanie Johnson , LPC

Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across a range of care settings, including inpatient hospital units, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and traditional outpatient practice, which has given her broad exposure to diverse clinical presentations and levels of severity.

Her clinical work has focused on depression, anxiety, complex trauma and PTSD, and severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. She has also supported people navigating family and relationship conflicts, anger management, grief, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Early in her career she worked as a case manager for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, supporting families involved with the foster care system, and that experience helped shape her commitment to practical, strengths-based support.

Stefanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology - Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has personal experience with mental health challenges in her own family, which informs her empathy for both the person experiencing distress and their loved ones. She values increasing access to care and has found that online counseling can expand reach for people seeking support.

Her approach is holistic and person-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with strong influence from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She incorporates mindfulness techniques, values-based and solution-focused elements, and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma work. Stefanie does not primarily offer directive advice; instead she facilitates collaborative conversations that help people discover practical ways to cope, manage, and move forward. She views mental health as requiring the same consistency and patience as physical health and is committed to supporting people as they pursue long-term wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Stefanie Johnson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is commonly used to address conditions such as depression and anxiety by teaching practical skills for managing mood and stress. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that are helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and managing strong reactions. In addition, she is trained in EMDR for trauma-focused work, a structured method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stefanie works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns, and she tailors techniques accordingly so therapy fits the individual's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. For many people, these options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and other life demands. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused methods effectively to remote formats, helping clients build skills and move toward their goals while fitting care into a busy life.