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Laura Johnson, LPC
Wisconsin
LPC in Wisconsin - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Laura
Laura Johnson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as parenting, sleep, and self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Johnson earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University in 2015 and is completing a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior at Capella University. Her background includes work with parents navigating custody and placement, justice-involved people, Alaskan Native clients, military members and their families, and a range of adults and children in individual and group settings.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when relevant. Sessions focus on practical strategies - noticing thoughts and habits and trying different ways to respond.
In practice she aims to collaborate with each person to build a plan that fits their goals. She offers individual sessions and has experience with group and couples formats in past roles. Practical concerns like parenting strain, caregiver stress, blended family issues, codependency, and substance-related problems are part of her clinical focus.
Outside of work she spends time with family and her dogs, and enjoys camping and riding ATV/UTV trails. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How CBT, ACT and Attachment work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing small behavioral changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing different responses.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match personal values. It can help with avoidance, low motivation, and coping with difficult feelings.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current reactions. It can help with intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, and attachment issues within families or close relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences and will adjust methods over time based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical preferences like camera use, session length, and scheduling to find an arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered base and combines practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses.
What is her clinical experience?
She has five years of experience and has worked with parents on custody and placement, people in the court or jail systems, Alaskan Native clients, military members and their families, and with adults and children.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.