Stefanie Johnson, LPC
Licensed counselor focused on trauma and anxiety
- CBT and DBT-informed care
- Trauma and PTSD experience
- Online counseling options
About Stefanie Johnson
Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings a broad clinical background from work in inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient settings, which has given her experience with a wide range of clinical presentations and levels of severity.
Her work has focused on depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, as well as severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. She has also supported people and families facing relationship conflicts, anger issues, grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Early in her career she worked as a case manager with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, an experience that shaped her interest in providing direct therapeutic support to families and individuals.
Stefanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology - Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her practice approach is holistic and person-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and strongly influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She integrates mindfulness techniques, values-based and solution-focused strategies, and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma work. As an LPC, Stefanie offers a collaborative, empathetic approach that helps people discover practical ways to cope, manage, and move forward while acknowledging that meaningful change often takes consistent effort over time.
Her work has focused on depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, as well as severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. She has also supported people and families facing relationship conflicts, anger issues, grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Early in her career she worked as a case manager with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, an experience that shaped her interest in providing direct therapeutic support to families and individuals.
Stefanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology - Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her practice approach is holistic and person-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and strongly influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She integrates mindfulness techniques, values-based and solution-focused strategies, and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma work. As an LPC, Stefanie offers a collaborative, empathetic approach that helps people discover practical ways to cope, manage, and move forward while acknowledging that meaningful change often takes consistent effort over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stefanie Johnson have?
Stefanie Johnson has 14 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Stefanie Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: WI LPC 4004-125.
In which languages does Stefanie Johnson provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Stefanie Johnson located?
She is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Stefanie Johnson as my therapist?
You can work with Stefanie Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stefanie Johnson work with international clients?
Stefanie Johnson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stefanie Johnson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers structured strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informs her work when skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are needed. DBT-based techniques can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping in high-stress moments.
She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for individuals processing traumatic memories; EMDR is a trauma-focused approach used to reduce the lingering impact of distressing experiences.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stefanie works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they face, and she tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s needs.
Online therapy offerings include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, skills-based work in ways that fit a person’s routine and responsibilities, making it easier to engage in ongoing care when and how it is most helpful.