- Trauma focused
- Emotion regulation skills
- CBT and EMDR approaches
About Diana
Diana Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 19 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Diana focuses on building practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving everyday functioning.
She often helps clients process the effects of sexual abuse and assault and supports those coping with mood problems, panic, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress. Diana’s work emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation, coping strategies, and improving relationships with others. Sessions are grounded in clear, concrete steps rather than jargon.
Diana uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals, and she uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. Mindfulness practices and methods that work with the body or memory can also be part of therapy when helpful.
Her style prioritizes strengths and practical tools. People learn ways to calm intense feelings, reduce reactive behavior, and improve communication. Diana offers straightforward guidance and teaches skills that can be practiced between sessions.
To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial appointment are used to shape goals and the plan for work together. Diana’s approach is task-oriented and collaborative, with an emphasis on making small changes that add up over time.
How Diana uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Diana often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR-related methods. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s own goals and what they want from sessions, helping shape the agenda each time. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful patterns. EMDR-related methods address distressing memories and their emotional impact by working with memory processing and body-based responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Diana will discuss options and help figure out which methods fit the person’s goals and comfort level. That process is collaborative: goals, preferences, and progress guide whether to focus on skills practice, trauma processing, or a mix of both.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills in their everyday routines and keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as part of broader issues like stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. That includes learning emotion regulation and reducing reactive behavior.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Diana uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR. She combines these methods to teach skills and process difficult memories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That includes trauma work and supporting people with mood and anxiety issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. The initial step is to review online therapy options on the platform.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.