Laura Johnson , LPC

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who brings a compassionate, team-oriented approach to mental health care. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University in 2015 and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior at Capella University. Her training and practical experience have included work with parents navigating custody and placement concerns, people facing addictions, individuals involved with the court and jail systems, Alaska Native communities, children, adults, and military members and their families.

Laura adapts an integrated style of practice grounded in client-centered therapy, meaning she collaborates with each person to build a tailored plan that fits their goals and circumstances. She draws on a range of clinical methods as needed, meeting clients where they are and prioritizing practical, strengths-based strategies. Areas of focus include stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, caregiver strain, attachment concerns, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Known for a gentle demeanor and caring presence, Laura offers individual, couples, family, and group work as well as psycho-educational groups. Outside of her professional life she enjoys spending time with family and her dogs, whether at home, at the camper, or on ATV and UTV trails.

Approaches and Online Care with Laura Johnson

Laura draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens carefully, reflects the client’s experience, and supports the client’s own goals and choices - it is well suited to work on self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop practical skills for living with difficult thoughts and feelings, often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, making it helpful for intimacy issues, family dynamics, and attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Laura works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone can fit into busy schedules, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to connect between appointments. These options make it easier to access regular support, try different formats, and continue work despite geographic or scheduling constraints.