Johanna brings a wealth of knowledge gained from real-world experiences and social interactions. As a teacher it was important to me to find a therapist who understands the unique challenges I face in the domain of education and she's all that and more. She is professional and personable, too. I always feel like I'm talking to a friend who always listens and gives the best advice!
Johanna Lopez, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Johanna 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 Johanna. View 30 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Wisconsin
Recent reviews
Very good.
More about Johanna
- 35 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hello! I am here for you, to listen and guide. What exactly does that mean? I understand the issues that you bring to our sessions are very important to you. You deserve to be heard. And in the process of listening to you, I intend to question and comment, giving you compassion, reflection, and the sum total of my expertise.
That experience is broad and complex. I have a master's degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Wisconsin-- Milwaukee (1983) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin. In August of 2014, I also earned a Certificate of Completion from The University of Wisconsin-- Madison, focused on the topic of Mental Health and the Older Adult. It was important to me to back up my experience with scientific evidence regarding the aging process.
After teaching middle school students for 15 years, I discovered that the best part of the school day was counseling individuals after school! So I became a guidance counselor, working in the same school long enough to counsel the children of my former students. I progressed into in-home therapy, working with teens who had a "brush" with the law. Rather than put them in detention, a judge would send them back home, to the same school, but with a counselor (like me!) who worked with them in both the school setting as well as the home setting. I eventually worked with another organization that specialized in helping Medicaid families. They needed counseling in child rearing, budgeting, time management, and basic survival skills.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, that is, I use a variety of techniques to reach the goals you, the client, set in the beginning of our relationship. I do more listening than speaking. I move as fast or as slowly as you choose. Hopefully, you will trust me enough to be honest with me, knowing I won't judge you or hurt you with my words. I believe that people can change. If you are ready, I would love to support you in your journey. It would be a privilege to work with you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Johanna Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992098875.
- LPC · Wisconsin · 1560-125 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Johanna Lopez
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Johanna brings a wealth of knowledge gained from real-world experiences and social interactions. As a teacher it was important to me to find a therapist who understands the unique challenges I face in the domain of education and she's all that and more. She is professional and personable, too. I always feel like I'm talking to a friend who always listens and gives the best advice!
Very good.
I have been working with my therapist Johanna, and the experience has been immensely positive. Her communication skills are outstanding, creating a comfortable and open environment for me to share my thoughts and feelings.
Johanna is an amazing therapist and person all around!
Johanna has identified my primary issues to work on in the first week. She has given me a lot of confidence to deal with my problem areas. I feel we are on the right path. I feel confident opening up to her and being vulnerable.
Johanna is a great listener and gives such logical and thoughtful advice. It’s been a breath of fresh air interacting with her.
Johanna is a friendly, approachable and a kind person, always willing to listen and makes one feel comfortable from the get go! She has helped me through a rough patch and her precise and extremely well focused insights, were key for me to achieve my goals and results in an efficient manner. I am deeply grateful to her, and the better help team as substantial progress has been made and result are tangible, to the point that my inner circle had noticed substantial changes. I cannot recommend Johanna enough. Thanks Johanna!
Johanna made me feel safe and comfortable to talk to immediately. She is wise, pragmatic and very helpful.
Johanna listened & enabled me to take charge of my life at my pace. I don't have enough words to thank her for her compassion & support during my healing journey.
Johanna, was very helpful. I felt comfortable with her. She also writes amazing messages, they inspired me to think about things and write them down - it was a good way of communicating, along with the video chats.
Johanna has been very helpful and respectful of our conversations and I enjoy talking with her to help me in getting my concerns and thought out. I look forward to our calls and what she may suggest to help me work through what is going on in my life.
She is very understanding and precise. I felt calmer each session.
I've had a great experience!
I was skeptical about online therapy. But I decided to give it a go. I got paired with Johanna. I felt warmth and trust immediately. She had already looked into some of the things I mentioned as the reason I was seeking therapy and we went right into business. I was pleasently surprised how fast I felt secure and optimistic that I had made a good decision and how fast we bonded and started talking on deep personal level which needed trust. But Johanna is the kind of person that helps make that easy. I´ve worked with Johanna now for a few months and she has helped me build up my confidence, help me see the solutions and take steps towards these solutions that I thought I would never muster the will to do. I was stuck. I have to say that if you´re reading this and still wondering if this is right for you, I hope you give it a try like I did. It has given me direction, purpose and knowledge that I´m now on the right path.
Love Johanna! She has helped improve my life so so much!!
I’ve hd experience with different medical professionals ranging from psychologists, psychiatrists and now a very professional therapist. I haven’t ever been able to express my concerns as openly as I have been able to do with Johanna over the past couple of months. she is truly a delight and I always look forward to discussing things with her at the end of every week. Not only is she a great listener but she often has stories of her own that are similar to the concern or experience that I’m expressing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that finds it difficult to talk to someone Who is only there to listen and not to comprehend what is being said, deeply.
Johanna is so incredibly wise. She listens well and says things that make you feel heard while getting you close to seeing the hard truths you seek.
Johanna is a caring therapist and she offers many ideas to help me make decisions and to think throughly about the situations I am experiencing.
Johanna is incredible. I’ve tried opening up about my problems to many others but noone made me feel as comfortable and heard as she has. I really appreciate the fact that she tries to make you feel relatable through sharing her similar experiences.
Johanna is friendly, warm and welcoming. She is an excellent listener and always gives me good advice. She gives me valuable perspective and helps me help myself. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Johanna has been lovely. She has a wide range of life experiences and offers real life advice, while actively listening and being compassionate. I would see her again in a heartbeat.
I felt comfortable with Johanna right away. Her kind and caring demeanor paired with the suggestions and advice were so appreciated. I would seek out Johana again without hesitation.
I’ve been working with Johanna for a few months now and she’s guided me through a lot of tough life events. I’m an over thinker and she helps me simplify my thoughts and build my self esteem. I feel more grounded than I ever have as an adult.
The more time I spend talking to Johanna, the more confident I am in myself, and her ability.
Johanna Lopez has brought me out of my shell of prioritizing my life and listening to my issues and taking charge of how to handle them. I appreciate her time and effort. She even checks up on me and sees how I am doing and this shows her dedication in her clients.
Johanna is a great listener and advice giver and a very kind soul. It helps a lot to work with her.
She’s very in touch with my needs and concerns. I feel amazing every time I talk to Johanna.
She has a very kind nature and is welcoming attitude
I’m very happy with Johanna, it’s a pleasure to work with her. I like that she also mentions examples from her own life. Very kind, understanding lady.
She was amazingly supportive, encouraging, and intuitive during a time when I felt helpless
Frequently asked questions
Does Johanna Lopez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Johanna Lopez 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 Johanna Lopez speak?
Johanna Lopez speaks English.
How many years of experience does Johanna Lopez have?
Johanna Lopez has 35 years of experience.
Where is Johanna Lopez licensed to practice?
Johanna Lopez is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
Does Johanna Lopez accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Johanna Lopez accepts 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 Johanna Lopez offer?
Johanna Lopez offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Johanna Lopez?
Johanna Lopez 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 Johanna Lopez?
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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.