Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin. She has five years of clinical experience and combines practical skills with a calm, supportive presence. Laura aims to help people make steady changes and manage hard moments.

She completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2015 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior. Her background includes work with people facing addiction, custody and placement matters, court-involved clients, and members of the military community. She has worked in individual, group, couples, and family therapy settings and led psycho-educational groups.

Laura uses an integrated, client-centered approach. That means sessions begin with the person’s goals, and the plan is shaped around what they want to change. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as tools to solve problems and reduce distress.

In sessions she aims for a gentle, respectful tone. People can expect to talk through immediate struggles, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of managing stress. Therapy focuses on practical steps someone can use between meetings.

Her work covers many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting stress, relationship and communication problems, and issues around identity and self-esteem. Laura also supports people dealing with life changes, caregiver strain, and multicultural or veteran-related concerns.

Outside of work she spends time with family and dogs, and enjoys outdoor activities like camping and riding trails. She welcomes people who want a steady, collaborative approach to change.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Laura uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and reactions caused by past harm. This approach helps people reduce distressing symptoms and learn coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values-based actions, so people practice small, meaningful steps toward what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotion regulation. It can help someone build clearer boundaries, improve communication, and feel steadier in close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can shift as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that work around school, work, or caregiving. It can also make some appointments feel less formal when midweek support or shorter contacts are helpful.