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Stefanie Johnson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stefanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stefanie. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Wisconsin

Recent reviews

Stefanie has helped me in so many ways, it's difficult to even qualify or quantify. She routinely gives me tools to help manage issues and life stressors, is a fantastic listener, incredibly insightful, and always remembers even the finest details I've shared. And despite her position, her warm and easy presence makes even the toughest conversations that much easier.

Reviewed September 2023

I appreciate Stefanie so much. She is helping me through a very difficult time in my life and I've come to really depend on her. So thankful I found her.

Reviewed July 2023

More about Stefanie

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Welcome, and thank you for being here to learn more about me to see if we could be a good fit to work together! My name is Stefanie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospital, Intensive Outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management programs and outpatient therapy. All that means is that I have a wide variety of experience that has allowed me to see and work with a wide range and severity of clinical issues. Much of my experience is working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD and severe and persistent mental illness, like schizophrenia. Throughout the course of working with those particular mental health issues, I also have worked with family and relationship conflicts and anger issues.

My desire to pursue a career in the mental health field began in my senior year of high school and I stayed with that path all throughout my undergraduate and graduate education. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (go Blugolds!) and my Master's degree in Educational Psychology - Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After I completed my undergraduate degree, I worked for about one year for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare as a case manager for families involved in the foster care system. I learned quickly in that job while making referrals for the families on my caseload for mental health services that I wanted to be the person receiving those referrals. I have experienced first-hand mental health issues in my own family and understand how challenging it can be coping with these issues for the person struggling and their loved ones. I also have seen how much life can improve for people when they find the support they need and can begin to take better care of themselves. Despite so much effort to eliminate it, the stigma around mental health remains and I believe that being able to access support online can reach so many more people who want to take steps toward taking better care of themselves. I recently took a few years away from outpatient therapy to be at home with my young, growing family and I think that utilizing online counseling is the perfect fit right now for me and my family.

I use a holistic, person-centered, eclectic approach to my work, meaning I will meet you where you are at and tailor my approach to your needs. My treatment approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has been strongly influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also utilize mindfulness techniques, values based therapy and solution focused therapy. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming) for working with people who have experienced trauma. If you are looking for someone to give advice or tell you what to do, I am not your person. I believe in facilitating a conversation that leads you to discovering how you can best cope with, manage and overcome the struggles you have. That sounds like a little “tough love” and I do have that side of me, but I also come from a place of empathy and warmth that helps to foster that conversation to be supportive and effective. I believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and just like it can take time to see positive changes in our physical health and wellness, I believe that mental health requires the same consistency and patience to see positive changes.

I look forward to working with you and thank you again for taking the time to get to know me a little better.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Guilt and shame Mood disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Stefanie Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568694230.

  • LPC · Wisconsin · 4004-125 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stefanie Johnson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Stefanie has helped me in so many ways, it's difficult to even qualify or quantify. She routinely gives me tools to help manage issues and life stressors, is a fantastic listener, incredibly insightful, and always remembers even the finest details I've shared. And despite her position, her warm and easy presence makes even the toughest conversations that much easier.

Reviewed September 2023

I appreciate Stefanie so much. She is helping me through a very difficult time in my life and I've come to really depend on her. So thankful I found her.

Reviewed July 2023

I’ve been meeting with Stefanie for about a month now and she has been fantastic. She truly listens and is easy to connect with. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

she was excellent!

Reviewed April 2023

Such a lovely person, easy to talk to and easy to share things that you might be holding onto, that are hard to share with other people. Thank you for helping manage my daily stressors and holding me accountable!

Reviewed January 2023

Stefanie has been great to work with. She is so supportive and really understands what I am feeling and going through. She is very easy to talk to and knowledgeable on my concerns and my situation.

Reviewed November 2022

Very kind, very smart, very helpful! She's very knowledgeable on how certain mental illnesses will effect and make up a person (example: me), and her advice (if requested) is tailored to that. She's very good at listening and unraveling, which is exactly what I need.

Reviewed November 2022

I have tried to connect with several therapists over the years. No one has met my needs or been as helpful as Stefanie. With her guidance and support, I have grown so much as a person and am continuing. I am incredibly thankful for her and am so grateful for everything we have been able to work on together.

Reviewed May 2022

Matching with Stefanie was something I never could have imagined helping in the capacity that it did. I am so incredibly thankful for her and the work she helped me achieve! She is kind and respectful and an amazing listener however, she knows how to challenge you and encourage you at the same time! Would highly highly recommend Stefanie.

Reviewed February 2022

Stefanie continues to be one of the best people in my corner I could ever ask for. She is incredibly insightful, encourages self improvement and exploration, and provides the perfect tools and resources to help me better understand myself and those around me. She has been a key factor in improving the quality of my life, my relationships, and my general happiness and well-being—and I'm eternally grateful I got matched up with her as a therapist. Thank you Stefanie!

Reviewed January 2022

Stephanie has been amazing and has helped me with some major break through. I'm so thankful to have her help during my healing journey

Reviewed December 2021

My issues with therapists in the past have been around consistency and acknowledging the work that I’ve done. Stefanie does all of this and more. I haven’t felt this good talking to a professional since the very first therapist I had and I couldn’t keep talking to him because he was only available through my college. I feel validated when I talk to her. She remembers details about my life. She asks good questions. She helps me reframe things really well. I am so happy I found her and feel like working with her has helped me in monumental ways.

Reviewed November 2021

Stefanie has quickly become a dear friend. I feel as though we have known each other for much longer than the year I have been participating in therapy. She is so warm and welcoming and very easy to talk to. She never makes me feel judged and is always validating my feelings. She has such an honest, genuine way of caring for people and helping them discover ways to work through whatever they are going through. I am so appreciative of her suppprt and would highly recommend her to anyone in need.

Reviewed September 2021

She always is so helpful and friendly. I can't imagine finding another consular especially since I've grown so comfortable with her

Reviewed June 2021

Stefanie has been a huge help. She is so easy to talk to and she makes our sessions feel like we are two old friends just catching up. There is absolutely no pressure and that makes it easy for me to be completely vulnerable and honest about the things going on in my life. I would highly recommend Stefanie to anyone needing a listening ear.

Reviewed April 2021

I appreciate Stefanie’s support and how she helps me work through my most difficult feelings.

Reviewed March 2021

I love the way Stefanie presents herself and the way she writes in the messages and she really puts her time into helping :)

Reviewed December 2020

Stefanie really helped me understand my mother's eating disorder and helped me create/plan an intervention for her. Although I'm still trying to get something started, she has really helped me come up with solutions to bring up my concerns to my family. She is also a great listener and very easy to talk to! I would recommend Stefanie to anybody, she is very professional!

Reviewed November 2020

I came back to Stefanie this Fall after working with her earlier in the year. She's sincere, knowledgeable and solutions-driven. This was/is very important for me after working with other therapists in the past that only listen and don't offer any solutions. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2020

Stefanie helps so much to view problems in a different light and it helps me view them that way when I am going through day to day life. It has been such a great investment in myself to be able to work with Stefanie!

Reviewed November 2020

Since working with Stephanie I have seen my mental health improve astronomically. She is very knowledgeable and patient and I really feel like she does everything she can for her clients

Reviewed July 2020

Stefanie is truly fantastic to work with. I genuinely feel like she understands my issues and never misses a beat in finding ways to open up conversations or dig deeper to generate better understanding. She is supportive, kind, insightful, and articulate, provides excellent resources, and has approached everything I've brought to her with exceptional care. I really didn't know how counseling would go in any capacity, but from the first conversation we had, I felt like I truly had a safe place to discuss and analyze parts of myself, my past, and my life I never thought I would really understand or come to terms with. Every day that we talk is a day I live with less weight. And for that, I am incredibly thankful.

Reviewed May 2020

Stefanie is fantastic at what she does. She offers a space to talk and be heard. She gives great insight and tools to help work through feelings, issues, road blocks, etc. Stefanie is compassionate and is very knowledgeable in her practice. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2020

I appreciate Stefanie’s compassion and ability to help me work through a variety of issues. She has provided me with a listening ear, along with very helpful tools and techniques to help me cope with all that I am dealing with.

Reviewed March 2020

I've really enjoyed working with Stefanie. She's very understanding, rational and logical when assessing concerns or issues. Her guidance and support has been very valuable in solving some of the challenges I'm currently working through, both personally and professionally. I definitely recommend Stefanie!

Reviewed January 2020

So far I'm really glad that I gave this service a chance and got matched up with Stefanie. She's given me a lot of meaningful homework to work on and she's proven that she does her homework too: I sent her some blog articles that I've written to explore my grief and I was pleasantly shocked when she came back with meaningful comments after reading. The video calls seem just as good as an office visit for me, I should have done this long before now.

Reviewed December 2019

So far; she’s been a very big help for me. Even with all my surrounding issues, she helps find a way for me to get through it

Reviewed December 2019

Stephanie is accessible to me on my schedule and provides a non-judgmental place to work through issues I’m struggling with.

Reviewed December 2019

Stefanie is absolutely amazing. I had really bad anxiety and was anxious to even attend therapy so when I found better help and saw that you could just message, I was very excited but also skeptical that it wouldn't work. Stefanie gave me worksheets and goals to do or accomplish and they honestly really helped me and gave me good coping techniques. I joined around the start of this month and I already feel 80% better thanks to Stefanie and better help! I couldn't have done it without her and her understanding.

Reviewed November 2019

I think Stefanie is a great counselor, she's very kind and gives me feelings of being comfortable and reassurance. She has helpped a ton already and it's been 2 weeks only. I enjoy our phone sessions too, we get a lot done together and she's pleasent to speak with, I really like her!

Reviewed November 2019

Stefanie has been instrumental in keeping my sanity day to day. She makes me feel heard and gives me tools and solutions to problems without dismissing my feelings. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2019

She focuses on exactly what I need. I've been having great results. I love her so much!

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stefanie Johnson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stefanie Johnson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stefanie Johnson speak?

Stefanie Johnson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stefanie Johnson have?

Stefanie Johnson has 14 years of experience.

Where is Stefanie Johnson licensed to practice?

Stefanie Johnson is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Does Stefanie Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Stefanie Johnson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stefanie Johnson offer?

Stefanie Johnson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Stefanie Johnson?

Stefanie Johnson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stefanie Johnson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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