- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Client-centered planning
About Laura
Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life changes. Sessions address everyday problems like sleep, eating, parenting strain, and work stress as well as longer-standing struggles such as attachment issues and codependency.
She trained with a master of science in mental health counseling and is pursuing further doctoral study in human behavior. Her background includes work in court-related settings and jails, and experience supporting military members and their families as well as Alaskan Native communities. That range informs how she listens and plans treatment.
Her therapy style starts from a client-centered foundation. She collaborates with each person to build a practical plan for goals. She draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at feelings and interaction patterns, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts and actions.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps people can use between meetings. Conversations often include skill practice, problem-solving, and checking what works in daily life. She also offers group work and has experience with psycho-educational groups when that fits the concern.
Outside work she spends time with family and her dogs, and enjoys outdoor activities like camping and riding trails. She asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with feelings and interaction patterns to change how people respond to one another. It can be useful for people who want to better understand emotional triggers and improve responses in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current bonds, which can be helpful for attachment concerns and intimacy-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying ideas in session and adjusting the plan based on what proves useful in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients appreciate online care because it can fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If video is available it can help with reading facial cues; phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Ask about format choices when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and attachment issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in community and correctional settings and with military-connected populations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) registered in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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