Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. She brings five years of counseling experience and a warm, team-oriented style to sessions. Laura aims to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, and other everyday struggles so they can move forward. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University and is completing a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior at Capella University. Laura draws on a mix of approaches with a strong base in client-centered work. That means she partners with each person to build a plan that fits their needs and goals. In sessions she focuses on practical tools and clear steps. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help with mood, behavior, and coping. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and attachment-informed ideas are also part of her toolkit when they fit the situation. Laura has worked in a variety of settings, including courts and jails, addiction services, and community programs. Her background includes helping people navigate grief, trauma, parenting stresses, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes. Outside of work she spends time with family and her dogs, and enjoys camping and riding trails. She aims to make therapy a comfortable, collaborative process that helps people take manageable steps toward a better tomorrow.

How Laura's Approaches Work Online

Laura blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and using mindful actions to build a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. That approach can help with anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes working together and listening closely so the person shapes their own goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool she uses. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for mood concerns, sleep or eating issues, and managing stress. Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean trying a few strategies and adjusting them over time. The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and some prefer shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require travel. Discussing logistics up front makes it simpler to pick a plan that fits current routines.