Laura Johnson , LPC

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. She has five years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. Laura aims to create practical plans that fit each person's life and values.

Before becoming a counselor she earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Laura blends several approaches in her work, with a strong client-centered foundation. She emphasizes collaboration so people feel heard and involved in decisions about their care.

In sessions she uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and build committed action. Attachment-based ideas also inform her work when relationship patterns and connection are relevant.

Laura often helps people who are coping with grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and parenting stress. She also supports those facing addiction, eating or sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, and the challenges of life transitions.

Her style is calm and practical. She focuses on small changes that add up over time. Sessions can include skills practice, problem-solving, and planning for real-life situations.

Outside of work she spends time with family and her dogs, and enjoys outdoor activities like camping and riding trails. Laura approaches therapy as a team effort, working with each person to find realistic steps toward feeling better.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Laura blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce distress linked to anxiety, depression, and coping problems. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps, useful for stress, addiction, and life changes.

She also brings attachment-based ideas into sessions when relationship patterns matter, helping people notice how past connection styles affect current relationships and intimacy issues. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods if something does not fit. This helps find a workable mix of strategies that match the person's needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief updates, on-the-go coping strategies, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and life demands while keeping therapy focused on real-world changes.