Johanna Lopez, LPC

Johanna Lopez welcomes people who are seeking a thoughtful, steady counselor to listen and help guide them through life’s challenges. She approaches each session with respect for what matters most to the client, offering compassionate reflection and professional observations drawn from long experience in education and clinical work.

She holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1983) and is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in the State of Wisconsin. In August 2014 she completed a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wisconsin - Madison focused on Mental Health and the Older Adult, reflecting a particular interest in aging and evidence-based approaches to later-life concerns.

Her career began in the classroom, where she taught middle school for 15 years before moving into guidance counseling. That early work evolved into in-home therapeutic services for teens who had encounters with the juvenile justice system and later into community-based counseling for Medicaid families, helping with child rearing, budgeting, time management, and everyday coping skills. She characterizes her therapeutic style as eclectic and client-centered, relying on a variety of techniques chosen to meet each person’s goals. Johanna listens more than she speaks, moves at the pace the client prefers, and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where change is possible. She welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Johanna Lopez draws from several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own resources; it is helpful for building trust, exploring personal values, and supporting decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stressful times.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Johanna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for this collaborative work. Clients can meet by video call for more personal connection, use phone sessions when schedules demand simplicity, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or travel, and they allow licensed professionals like Johanna to meet people where they are.