- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Practical skill building
- Flexible pace
About Johanna
Johanna Lopez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience. She listens closely and offers thoughtful feedback so people feel heard and understood. Her approach is flexible and grounded in respect, meeting each person where they are.
She trained in Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and later earned a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Mental Health and the Older Adult. Her background includes years as a middle school teacher and school guidance counselor, then work providing in-home therapy and support for families with complex needs.
Johanna combines different methods to match a client's goals. She often begins by asking what the client wants to change, then uses listening, gentle questioning, and practical suggestions. Sessions move at whatever pace the person prefers and focus on real-life skills for coping and decision making.
Areas she frequently helps with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. She also works with topics like adoption and foster care, aging concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and end-of-life matters.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Johanna aims to build trust so clients can be honest and explore change. If someone is ready to work on the next step, she offers steady support and practical guidance.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the person says to help them notice choices and next steps. It is useful for people who want a steady, respectful space to sort out feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. She will then use the approaches that fit best, and may adjust them over time as needs change.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can often continue regular work while attending sessions from a convenient location, which helps keep progress steady over time.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Johanna address?
She helps with many everyday and long-term issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, parenting and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas include addiction, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and flexible; she listens more than she speaks and uses a variety of techniques chosen with the client's goals in mind. Sessions proceed at the client's preferred pace with practical suggestions and reflection.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of experience that include classroom teaching, school guidance counseling, in-home therapy, and work with families facing complex challenges.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Wisconsin and works with clients located in that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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