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Patricia Johnson-Haney

Patricia Johnson-Haney

LCSW

Wisconsin

Collaborative care focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Wisconsin / 10247-123
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

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    • Motivational style
    • Skills based
    • Goal focused

    About Patricia

    Patricia Johnson-Haney is a licensed clinical social worker who centers Motivational Interviewing and client-directed care. She encourages people to name their own goals and uses discussion and gentle guidance to help them move toward change. Patricia speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

    She has seven years of clinical experience in Wisconsin and brings that background to work on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and issues affecting LGBTQ people. Patricia helps people sort priorities, weigh options, and find small, doable shifts that make daily life easier.

    Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when useful. That means sessions are collaborative, focused on the person in front of her, and include skills for managing intense emotions and processing difficult events.

    Patricia also addresses a range of related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, body image, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and challenges tied to aging or blended families. She helps people break large problems into manageable steps and track progress over time.

    Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, and she aims to make the steps clear. Patricia supports people through change by listening, asking practical questions, and helping them build a plan that fits their life.

  2. How motivational and skills-based approaches work online

    Patricia integrates Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to help people find their own reasons for change and make concrete plans. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, letting their priorities shape each session.

    She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need tools to manage strong emotions. DBT teaches short, practical skills for handling distress, improving relationships, and staying focused on goals. Each approach is explained in simple terms and applied to problems like addiction, grief, or trauma.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust those methods over time based on what helps most.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or remove travel time. Many people find it helpful to practice DBT skills between meetings and use conversations to set small, achievable goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can Patricia help with?

    She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBTQ related issues, along with related topics like caregiver stress, communication problems, and mood disorders.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her work emphasizes Motivational Interviewing and client-centered conversation, with practical skill-building drawn from DBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy as needed.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional experience providing mental health care in Wisconsin.

    What credentials and region does she practice under?

    Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Wisconsin.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States schedule with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Select 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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