How Elizabeth works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of practice in Wisconsin. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and anger. Her approach aims to help people build confidence and move through life changes with clearer coping skills.
She often supports survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and people affected by domestic violence. Elizabeth focuses on practical steps to increase self-esteem and to reduce overwhelming stress.
Background and approach
She emphasizes each person’s strengths when mapping a path forward. Her style is straightforward and respectful. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what a person can manage.
She helps people name problems, try new strategies, and notice small changes that add up over time. Elizabeth uses several clinical approaches to tailor care to a person’s needs. She blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, person-centered stance.
This combination aims to reduce unhelpful thinking and build skills for managing strong emotions like anger. Clients can expect focused problem-solving alongside attention to emotion and connection. The work may include behavior changes, values clarification, and communication practice.
Elizabeth encourages ongoing growth and supports people as they try new ways of coping.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are intense. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and anger by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing stress with concrete tools.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. This collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, or a person-centered focus makes the most sense for what you want to change.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more convenient. Video is good for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when hands-free flexibility is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflection, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options let people fit support around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with practical steps to manage emotions and improve coping in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Elizabeth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.