Diana Johnstone

LCSW

Wisconsin

Trauma-focused therapist emphasizing motivation and skills

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Wisconsin / 7326-123

NPI

1740454057

Experience

19 years

Languages

English

Location

Wisconsin

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Trauma support
   • Skills focused

   About Diana

   Diana Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her practice on motivational interview techniques alongside client-centered care. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger find clearer choices and practical steps forward. Her approach emphasizes strengths and skill building so clients leave with tools they can use day to day.

   She has 19 years of experience working in Wisconsin. Diana offers focused trauma work for survivors of sexual abuse and assault and supports people coping with panic, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses issues around self-harm, self-esteem, guilt and shame, and the isolation that can follow difficult events.

   In sessions she blends client-centered methods with behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills. She uses motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters most to them and to build motivation for change. Diana also incorporates EMDR and brainspotting approaches when those methods are appropriate to the client’s goals.

   Clients can expect straightforward skill teaching for emotion regulation, grounding, and coping during and after stressful events. She pays attention to communication struggles and family of origin concerns that affect current relationships. Pregnancy, childbirth, and caregiver stress are also areas she supports.

   Diana aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk through painful memories and take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. She encourages small, manageable changes and works side by side with each person to set realistic goals.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters most and build the desire to change. It relies on conversation that draws out a person’s own goals and strengths, which can work well in talk-based sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and reflecting what a person is saying, creating space to explore feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks bigger problems into smaller, manageable steps and teaches specific skills for thinking and behavior that can be practiced between sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Diana will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She uses client feedback and progress to adjust the plan so therapy stays relevant and achievable.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break, or conversational sessions can avoid video if that helps someone stay focused. Many people find that being able to schedule sessions from different locations helps them keep momentum with skills practice and follow-through between visits.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   19+ years

   Listed in

   Wisconsin

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Diana help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, panic, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style blends client-centered care with practical skill teaching and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on strengths, clear choices, and building emotion regulation and coping skills.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 19 years of professional work experience providing trauma-informed care and support for mood and anxiety concerns.

   What credentials and region does she practice in?

   She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and provides services based in that state.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions priced and billed?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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