- EMDR and Brainspotting
- CBT and DBT skills
- Family of origin issues
About Diana
Diana Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses trauma-related issues and family of origin issues that continue to affect daily life.
She offers therapy that focuses on practical skills and personal strengths. Sessions can include learning ways to manage intense emotions, practicing relaxation and coping techniques, and working on clearer communication. Diana pays attention to how patterns from childhood or family roles show up now. She helps people notice those patterns and consider different choices.
Her background includes experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault and helping people with mood and panic symptoms. She uses approaches that emphasize the client’s perspective and active skills work. That may include talking through difficult memories, practicing grounding techniques, and developing routines to reduce anxiety.
In sessions she combines listening with concrete tools. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, skills practice, and work on everyday problems like relationship strains or caregiver stress. The aim is to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping, not to rush or force any particular outcome.
She works in English and sees people in Wisconsin. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to a person’s perspective and helping them name feelings. It supports building trust and deciding goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diana will discuss what seems to fit and make choices with the client based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-in appointments during a break. They also support using in-session exercises like guided grounding or skills coaching while at home. If specific session formats matter to you, check the available options before scheduling to make sure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and building practical skills. Sessions often include emotion regulation, coping strategies, and communication practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault and with mood and panic symptoms.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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