Diana Johnstone, LCSW

Diana Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 19 years of experience. She focuses on trauma-related concerns and mood struggles, and she helps people manage anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. Diana emphasizes practical skills and steady support during emotionally hard moments.

She offers trauma-focused care for people who have experienced sexual abuse and assault, using approaches that help process painful memories and reduce symptoms. Diana uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting as part of that work. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to teach coping and relaxation techniques.

Her sessions center a person's strengths and what they already do well. She works collaboratively to build emotion regulation and communication skills. The aim is to have clear, doable steps people can use between meetings.

Diana has experience helping people deal with caregiver stress, isolation, family of origin issues, and the fallout of disasters. She also addresses panic attacks, dissociation, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, self-harm, and struggles with guilt or shame. Her practice attends to broad life concerns such as finding purpose and improving relationships.

People who choose to work with Diana can expect a direct, compassionate approach that combines symptom-focused tools with supportive processing. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling before booking.

How Diana’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and working at a person’s pace. It helps people feel heard while they name goals and try new coping strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches simple, practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it is commonly applied for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable for the person in session. Sessions can shift over time as needs and comfort change, combining skills practice with trauma processing when appropriate.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them, or let someone use audio rather than video when that works better. Licensed professionals adapt methods like CBT and EMDR for remote work so people can continue therapy while managing daily responsibilities.