- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- ACT strategies
About Johanna
Johanna Williams is an LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience in Illinois. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and gender dysphoria.
She has worked in community clinics, private practice, inpatient mental health, and substance use recovery settings. That background means she is familiar with a range of challenges and typical treatment steps. In sessions she usually focuses on clear, practical skills and straightforward talk about what is happening now.
Her work has included people who served in the military, law enforcement, corrections, and health care, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. That experience informs how she talks about stress, trauma, and addiction, and how she plans treatment with each person.
Her stated approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These approaches are used to identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping skills, and build goals for daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dutch. Johanna notes experience across age ranges and settings, and she asks people to confirm current session options before booking. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That first meeting is used to set priorities and agree on next steps.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Many of Johanna's sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer interpersonal communication. DBT skills are practical tools for managing strong emotions and relationship strain.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another part of her toolkit; it focuses on clarifying values and taking action consistent with those values even when difficult feelings are present.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those priorities. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
The site process asks you to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful or make it simpler to use video or phone depending on bandwidth or comfort.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses clear, practical techniques and direct conversation focused on skills and coping strategies drawn from evidence-based methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience across community clinics, inpatient settings, recovery facilities, and private practice.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site.