Diana Johnstone

Diana Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin. She uses a practical, strengths-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma. She aims to make starting therapy easier and less overwhelming for someone taking that first step.

Diana draws on person-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. She teaches concrete coping and relaxation skills to help with day-to-day overwhelm and emotion regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternatives in real life.

For people impacted by abuse and assault, Diana offers trauma-focused care and uses methods intended to target disturbing memories and body-based reactions. She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help ground attention and reduce reactivity. The goal is to increase calm and make distressing situations more manageable.

Her practice pays attention to relationship struggles, family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and common mood issues like panic and low self-worth. She works with problems such as dissociation, guilt, isolation, and the emotional effects of disasters. Diana also supports those facing pregnancy and childbirth related stress and people who struggle with self-harm urges.

With 19 years of professional experience, Diana focuses on skill building and collaboration. She invites clients to set clear, practical goals and practices techniques with them in sessions so skills can be used between appointments.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. It emphasizes respect, acceptance, and working together to set goals and try practical strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions to find patterns to change; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches clear skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication during heated moments. These methods are used to help with anger, mood swings, and overwhelming stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and will adjust methods based on their goals and preferences. That way sessions can focus on skill practice that fits the person’s day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It also lets clients practice skills in the routines where they need them most, and sessions can be tailored to shorter check-ins or full-length visits depending on what a person needs.