Elizabeth Johnson , LCSW

Elizabeth Johnson is a Wisconsin-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience helping adult clients navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She works with individuals experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood disorders, offering practical strategies and compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs. Her practice includes a focused interest in women's concerns, particularly helping adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as those affected by domestic violence.

Johnson also guides clients who want to build self-confidence and improve self-esteem, and she provides support during major life transitions. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing in the resilience of people and in their capacity to grow and change at any stage of life. Clients are seen as the experts on their own experiences, and she collaborates with them to identify and use their existing strengths to overcome obstacles.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can require courage, and Elizabeth Johnson aims to provide steady encouragement and practical tools throughout that process. Her goal is to empower adults to move past barriers and toward greater satisfaction and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work to address a range of concerns. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and develop practical ways to act on what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and build self-awareness and self-worth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to change behaviors and improve mood, which can support work on depression, anxiety, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what methods feel most helpful and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other locations, helping clients integrate therapeutic work into busy lives while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.