Stefanie Johnson

Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who centers her work on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered care. She has 14 years in the mental health field and draws on that range of experience to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family strain. Stefanie speaks plainly and invites honest conversation rather than giving direct advice.

Her background includes work in inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient settings. That variety has given her experience with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. She has also supported people dealing with grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to pregnancy and postpartum periods.

Stefanie’s approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also uses mindfulness practices, values-based work, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing trauma-related symptoms.

She aims to meet clients where they are and help them build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on developing tools for emotion regulation, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Stefanie balances direct guidance with empathy to promote steady progress.

Stefanie took time away from outpatient therapy to care for her young family and now offers online counseling to fit this stage of life. She believes steady engagement over time supports meaningful change and encourages people to take manageable steps toward feeling better.

How trauma-focused and practical approaches work online

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on helping people process and reduce the impact of traumatic experiences. It often involves pacing, grounding strategies, and gradual work to lessen trauma symptoms so daily life feels more manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and stress by teaching clear, step-by-step skills to manage symptoms.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method some people use to work through painful memories. In brief, it combines guided recall with bilateral stimulation to help decrease the intensity of distress tied to those memories.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. Over time they adjust the plan based on what helps the person make steady progress.

Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to schedule around family, work, or caregiving duties. It also lets people use techniques and homework in the spaces where they live, test skills between sessions, and avoid travel time. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available with this therapist.