Diana JohnstoneLCSW

Diana Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with 19 years of experience. She focuses on trauma therapy and helping people manage anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. Diana emphasizes practical skill building and a strengths-based approach to help people feel steadier day to day.

She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about painful memories and current struggles. Diana uses techniques that teach emotion regulation, coping, and relaxation skills. These tools aim to help with panic, mood shifts, and the overwhelm that follows trauma.

Diana works with people recovering from sexual abuse and assault and with those experiencing post-traumatic stress or dissociation. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, relationship and communication problems, and life transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth. Conversations often focus on reducing shame and increasing self-compassion.

Her approach draws on client-centered listening alongside cognitive and behavioral strategies. She blends mindfulness practices and trauma-focused methods to address both thoughts and body-based reactions. Sessions typically include skill practice and planning for real-world situations.

People who choose Diana can expect steady guidance and concrete tools. She helps clients set manageable goals and builds on small successes. If you want support sorting through trauma, mood concerns, or parenting-related stress during pregnancy and childbirth, she can help you take the next step.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Diana uses client-centered listening to place your priorities front and center. This approach means sessions focus on your goals and immediate concerns while the therapist offers reflective listening and practical suggestions to help you feel heard and understood.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT in sessions often includes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new responses that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana will work with you to decide which methods fit your needs and preferences, adjusting techniques as you progress. The plan is shaped by your goals, whether that is managing panic attacks, reducing trauma-related distress, or building self-compassion during pregnancy and childbirth.

Session options were not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting care into busy days, shortening commute time, and keeping therapy consistent during life transitions. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and grounding techniques to work well in virtual visits and help you practice skills between appointments.