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 settings - inpatient hospital units, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management services, and outpatient clinics - gaining broad experience with varying levels of clinical complexity.

Her clinical work has focused on depression, anxiety, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, and severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. She has also supported people dealing with family and relationship conflicts, anger, caregiver stress, grief, and a wide spectrum of mood and adjustment challenges. Stefanie brings additional attention to issues like postpartum mood concerns, dissociation, first responder stress, and compassion fatigue.

Stefanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Early in her career she worked as a case manager for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, supporting families involved in the foster care system, an experience that helped shape her commitment to direct clinical work.

Her approach is holistic and person-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and strongly influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She incorporates mindfulness techniques, values-based and solution-focused elements, and she is trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for trauma-focused work. Stefanie emphasizes collaborative conversations over giving prescriptive advice, combining guidance and empathy with a practical, skill-based focus. She views mental health care as a process that benefits from consistent effort and patience, similar to maintaining physical health.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it focuses on practical skills and problem solving. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger interpersonal skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. In addition, she is trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and symptoms related to traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stefanie works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most. Her style blends warmth and practical guidance so clients can build skills and make steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals and therapists can provide consistent support without requiring travel, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and access care from home or other convenient locations.