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Stefanie Johnson, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT influenced methods
- EMDR for trauma
About Stefanie
Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns and aims to help people manage everyday stressors and major life changes.
She has worked across inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient settings. That background means she has seen a wide range of concerns and levels of intensity. Stefanie has particular experience with complex trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness.
Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and shaped by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also uses client-centered and mindfulness techniques, motivational conversations, and EMDR for trauma work. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, practicing new skills, and trying out concrete strategies between meetings.
Stefanie draws on education in psychology and community counseling and years of field work, including time supporting families involved with child welfare. She also has personal experience with mental health challenges in her family, which informs how she talks about coping, stigma, and accessing support.
Practical issues like parenting, caregiver stress, relationship and family conflict, grief, workplace stress, and postpartum concerns are within her stated focus. Stefanie views therapy as a collaborative process where the person and therapist test what works and adjust from there.
How Stefanie uses structured therapies in online sessions
Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that increase distress. CBT sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with clear steps to practice between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These DBT-informed strategies are useful when strong emotions, relationship challenges, or recurring crises interfere with everyday life.
EMDR is another approach she uses for trauma work; it focuses on processing distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. EMDR is offered when trauma processing fits a person's goals and readiness for that type of work.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Stefanie will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as sessions proceed so the approach fits what is actually helping.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or work break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while testing skills and strategies learned in therapy.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, parenting strain, relationship and family conflict, and mood disorders.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Her work is grounded in CBT, which means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try alternative responses, and practice practical skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of experience across settings like inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and works from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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