At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Wisconsin / 9262-123
- NPI
- 1669027066
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Strengths based
- Practical skills
About Jeremiah
Jeremiah Johnson is an LCSW based in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and big life changes. He focuses on practical steps for coping and on reducing compassion fatigue for those feeling worn down. Jeremiah speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel less daunting for anyone ready to begin change.
He creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding small, manageable steps forward. Jeremiah uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and client-centered techniques to support motivation and personal goals.
He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current reactions and patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when someone wants concrete ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance when emotions feel overwhelming.
Jeremiah has five years of professional experience working with these concerns and aims to meet people where they are. He helps people identify what matters to them and build on their strengths. The work tends to be collaborative, focused on clear goals, and paced to the individual's needs.
People who are dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, loneliness, body image struggles, or midlife questions can find practical strategies here. Jeremiah supports men who want a space to talk about life purpose, guilt, shame, and communication problems. He encourages small changes that lead to steadier progress over time.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Jeremiah often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people connect with what matters to them and to build internal reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, noticing strengths, and guiding clients to choose their next steps rather than prescribing them.
He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That perspective can help when someone struggles with trust, loneliness, or repeated relationship problems. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence and emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that puts the person's priorities first.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jeremiah will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, symptoms, and daily life. The plan can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and between-session practice that support CBT and DBT skills work. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Jeremiah address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and listens first. Treatment is collaborative and emphasizes small, practical steps toward the client's goals.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has five years of professional work experience and uses a mix of approaches to match individual needs. The emphasis is on building motivation and coping skills.
What credential and region are listed for this therapist?
Jeremiah holds an LCSW credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for teletherapy?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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