Laura Johnson
Compassionate clinician guiding practical change
LPC Wisconsin
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Laura
Laura Johnson is an LPC based in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, depression, and a wide range of life transitions.
Background and approach
She trained at Viterbo University, earning a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2015, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior at Capella University. Her background includes work across diverse settings and populations, and she brings an integrative, client-focused orientation to her practice.
Her therapeutic style combines evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Laura emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical strategies and personal values to guide change.
She aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore grief, trauma, intimacy and family matters, parenting concerns, substance use, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. Outside of work she enjoys time with family and dogs and outdoor activities like camping and trail riding.
Prospective clients can expect a warm, team-oriented approach focused on developing individualized plans that reflect each person’s goals and circumstances.
Therapeutic approaches and what online care looks like
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain addictive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses patterns that develop in close relationships by exploring how early bonds influence current interactions and emotional regulation, which can help with intimacy, family dynamics, and attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to consider goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adapting techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment work as appropriate rather than applying a single method rigidly. This partnership helps shape an individualized plan that fits a person’s life and priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home. These formats allow ongoing skill building, check-ins between sessions, and different ways to communicate that suit varied needs and comfort levels.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English