How Stefanie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stefanie
Stefanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life's disruptions. She brings 14 years of experience across hospital, outpatient, in-home, and intensive outpatient settings. Stefanie concentrates on practical skills for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and anger.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology - Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Background and approach
Early work as a case manager with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare shaped her approach and commitment to accessible care. She has supported people coping with complex trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and persistent mental illness in a variety of clinical environments. In sessions she uses a person-centered, flexible style that starts wherever someone is comfortable.
She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior skills to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness practices and values-based strategies are woven into practical plans people can use between meetings. Stefanie also brings EMDR experience for people processing traumatic memories.
She aims to guide conversations rather than give directives, combining straightforward feedback with empathy. Her practice emphasizes steady effort and realistic steps toward better daily functioning. She returned to outpatient work after time focused on family and finds online counseling fits her schedule and clients' needs.
Sessions are offered through a mix of video, phone, chat, and text options to match different preferences.
What Stefanie works with
Everything Stefanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Stefanie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Stefanie lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are; it helps when someone needs a calm place to talk through what feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that fuel anxiety or anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which is useful for people who struggle with rapid mood shifts or conflict.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Together they pick techniques that fit the person’s needs, values, and daily life rather than sticking to a single plan from the start.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler on the go. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing instead of speaking. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue around work, family, or other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Stefanie
What concerns does she commonly address
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and relationship or family problems. Additional areas include caregiver stress, postpartum depression, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical skills along with mindfulness to teach coping strategies people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have
She has 14 years working in settings such as inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, and outpatient clinics.
What are her credentials and location
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in Wisconsin.
What session formats are available
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I start a session
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.