Johanna Lopez , LPC

Johanna Lopez brings decades of experience to therapeutic work, combining formal training with a long history of hands-on practice. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1983) and is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Wisconsin. In 2014 she completed a certificate program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison focused on mental health and the older adult, reflecting a commitment to evidence-informed care for aging populations.

Her career began in education, where she taught middle school for 15 years and discovered a deep interest in one-on-one counseling. That interest evolved into roles as a school guidance counselor and later into in-home therapy with adolescents who had brief legal involvement, providing support both at school and in the home. She also worked with programs assisting Medicaid families, offering practical counseling around child rearing, budgeting, time management, and other everyday coping skills.

Clinically, she describes an eclectic, client-centered style that emphasizes listening, compassion, and collaboration. She uses a range of techniques tailored to each person’s goals, pacing sessions according to the client’s needs and preferences. Johanna values honesty and nonjudgmental support, and she frames therapy as a partnership aimed at helping people change and move forward in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Johanna Lopez draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where the client’s goals guide the work - it is especially helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition issues. CBT is a practical, skill-based approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; it can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many everyday coping challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support sleep, stress, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Johanna works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and as priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions may occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access therapists from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care across distances, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor the format to each client’s rhythm and needs.