- Stress management
- Social anxiety
- Communication skills
About Lisa
Lisa Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of Wisconsin practice. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, workplace strain, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and building on what already works in a person’s life. She treats the client as the expert on their own story and points out strengths to use when facing challenges. Sessions aim to break down problems into manageable steps and to build clearer ways of handling day-to-day stressors.
In her work she helps people improve communication and manage impulsive reactions. She supports people through divorce, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses isolation and problems with self-love that can make social situations feel harder.
Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward real skills and small experiments. She focuses on skills that help reduce worry, improve mood, and increase confidence in social settings. Progress is measured in concrete changes people can notice between meetings.
Her practice is grounded in straightforward conversation and step-by-step planning. People who prefer clear goals and practical strategies tend to find this approach useful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build skills and reduce unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on teaching specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, like pacing exposure to feared situations and practicing short behavioral experiments. This helps people test what works and slowly expand what they can do in social settings.Another approach centers on mood and thought patterns, showing people how to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. That method is aimed at improving low mood and reducing worry by changing everyday reactions and routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She looks at what someone already does well and adds practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and format when scheduling so the plan fits day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on concrete skills and step-by-step plans to reduce worry and improve functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience as a clinician in Wisconsin.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.