Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has five years of clinical experience helping people through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship challenges. She emphasizes collaboration, listening closely to what matters most to each person who comes in.

Her approach blends several methods with a strong base in client-centered therapy. That means sessions focus on the client's goals and priorities, and the therapist adapts tools to fit each situation. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on attachment-focused work when relationship patterns are part of the concern.

Laura has worked in a variety of settings and with diverse concerns, including substance issues, courtroom and correctional populations, and military-connected clients. She has experience with parenting and custody matters, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. Her background informs practical strategies she offers in sessions.

In therapy she aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what’s overwhelming them. She uses clear, doable techniques for coping when life feels chaotic. This includes skills for emotional regulation, improving communication, and managing impulses.

Outside of work she spends time with family and dogs and enjoys camping and trail riding. She frames therapy as a shared process and encourages people to approach change one step at a time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life feels stuck or when people want to build a more meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing impulses. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and helps people recognize and change repeating dynamics that cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together you will choose methods that fit your needs and adjust the plan as you progress.

Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins on hectic days. Online sessions can make it easier to keep consistent appointments, practice skills between meetings, and bring real-life situations into session discussion. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to an online setting so the focus stays on practical steps and steady progress.