Elizabeth Johnson , LCSW

Elizabeth Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 22 years of professional experience. She has extensive experience supporting adult clients who face ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders. Her practice includes a special interest in women’s issues, particularly adult survivors of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and those affected by domestic violence.

She also works with clients who want to build self-confidence, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Elizabeth centers her work on the strengths and resiliency each person brings, viewing clients as the experts in their own stories. She encourages continued personal growth at any age and supports clients as they take the often courageous first steps toward a more satisfying life.

Elizabeth approaches therapy with respect for individual strengths and practical guidance to overcome barriers. She sees it as a privilege to empower people to move past challenges and toward goals that matter to them. Her practice offers support, validation, and collaborative problem solving to help clients make meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth Johnson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that hold people back from living in line with their goals.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic style that supports self-exploration and builds self-worth. This approach is often helpful for people recovering from trauma, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating life transitions.

Elizabeth tailors methods collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from home. These options can increase accessibility and continuity of care while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical, solution-oriented work.