- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Communication skills
About Lisa
Lisa Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also offers support around caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and questions of life purpose.
Lisa frames clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she listens for practical patterns that keep problems going and helps people try different ways of handling them. Conversations focus on real moments from daily life rather than abstract theory.
When someone comes in feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, health event, or new caregiving role, Lisa helps them sort priorities and notice what matters now. She works on improving communication, setting manageable goals, and developing steady coping skills for mood and anxiety. Small, concrete steps are emphasized so progress can be measured.
Lisa also supports people dealing with isolation, impulsivity, workplace stress, or the emotional complexity of pregnancy and childbirth. For those facing divorce or separation she helps clarify values and next steps without pushing a predetermined path. Work often includes practicing conversations and planning for stressful moments.
She conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can be described in plain terms. One common approach focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. That method helps with anxiety, low mood, and motivation by teaching practical strategies to test beliefs and try different responses. Another useful approach trains specific coping and communication skills through short, repeatable exercises. Those exercises help with conflict, workplace stress, and moments of high emotion.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. Sessions are conversational and experimental - ideas are tested in small steps and adjusted based on what works for the client.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to bring real-life situations into conversation and to practice new skills between meetings. Licensed professionals will help shape a plan that fits everyday life without promising a particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She treats clients as experts on their own lives and looks for practical patterns to change. Work often focuses on small, measurable steps to try out new ways of managing decisions and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes supporting people through relationship change and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.