Diana Johnstone , LCSW

Diana Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 19 years of professional experience. She specializes in trauma-focused therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault and brings extensive experience supporting people managing depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, and relationship concerns.

Her work emphasizes building on client strengths and teaching practical skills for coping and relaxation, self-esteem, and healthier connections with others. Diana creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where skill building is central to therapy. She approaches each person with attention to resilience and gradual progress toward a more fulfilling life.

Diana is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is also a Brainspotting practitioner, tools she integrates when appropriate to address traumatic memories and intense emotional responses. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Diana Johnstone

Diana Johnstone uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where clients lead the pace and topics of work while the therapist provides support and reflection - this approach helps with exploring values, self-esteem, and relationship issues. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-focused method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns often linked to anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Diana applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be especially helpful for managing intense feelings and improving coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Diana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to licensed professionals. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent sessions around work, caregiving, or other life demands and allow clients to receive ongoing support from therapists without travel.