- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT influenced work
- EMDR for trauma
About Stefanie
Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like caregiver strain and compassion fatigue.
She has worked across inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient settings. That variety shaped how she approaches different issues and how she adjusts interventions to fit each person. Stefanie draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method.
Her main clinical frame is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses client-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, EMDR for trauma work, and motivational interviewing tools when they suit the situation. Sessions are conversational and practical rather than prescriptive advice giving.
Stefanie describes her role as someone who helps people name what isn’t working and find ways to change patterns. She can help with anger that shows up in relationships, resentment that builds, stress at work, grief, parenting strain, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder or seasonal affective disorder.
Her training began with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and a master’s in educational psychology with a community counseling focus from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She has also worked in child welfare and case management, and took time away from outpatient practice to care for a growing family. Stefanie offers services in English and does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions can use that same plain conversation to help people name what matters and choose steps to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and practices specific skills to change patterns; online sessions can include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and short between-session tasks that fit daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication; these skills can be taught in brief practice and homework that a client uses between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide whether CBT, DBT-influenced skills, EMDR for trauma, or a client-centered frame will be the best fit for the current concern.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, or pick formats that match their needs - for example a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or video when visual cues matter. Licensed professionals can adapt materials and between-session work to make progress even when meetings happen remotely.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, and related mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a conversational, practical way that emphasizes client-centered work and skills from CBT and DBT rather than giving direct orders or simple advice.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience working across hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.