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Johanna Lopez

Experienced LPC blending practical and compassionate care

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Johanna

Johanna Lopez brings 35 years of counseling experience to her practice in Wisconsin. She earned a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin.

Background and approach

In 2014 she completed a certificate focused on mental health and older adults from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, reflecting a long-term interest in evidence-based care for aging populations.

Her clinical background includes school counseling, in-home work with adolescents involved in the justice system, and community-based counseling that supported Medicaid families with parenting, budgeting, and daily living skills. Johanna describes an eclectic, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, compassionate reflection, and collaborative goal setting.

She blends techniques from cognitive behavioral, Jungian, mindfulness, and motivational approaches to match each person's needs. Johanna aims to move at the pace each client prefers and prioritizes a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

She welcomes people facing family, grief, parenting, stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood and self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating issues, career challenges, ADHD, and related life transitions.

Practical approaches for online change and growth



Johanna commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, and to improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening, respect for the client's perspective, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Johanna partners with each client to assess goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then adjusts techniques and pace to fit what feels most helpful. That teamwork helps shape an individualized plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional committed to a steady, client-led process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Johanna works with a wide range of issues including family and parenting challenges, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, and career-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and client-centered, emphasizing listening, compassionate reflection, and collaborative goal setting while drawing on techniques from several therapy approaches.
What is her background and experience?
She has 35 years of experience including school counseling, in-home therapy with adolescents, and community work supporting families on Medicaid with parenting and life skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
Johanna holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin; her license is listed as WI LPC 1560-125.
Which languages does she provide therapy in and are international clients accepted?
She conducts therapy in English and is accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English