- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship work
About Johanna
Johanna Gerhardt is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, and depression, including related concerns like communication problems and feelings of isolation.
Clients can expect direct, practical conversations about what is causing distress and what might help. Johanna uses common evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, substance use concerns, and relationship patterns. She also supports people wrestling with life purpose, money worries, postpartum mood changes, and seasonal mood shifts.
Johanna often focuses on improving everyday coping skills. That can include learning ways to manage strong emotions, reducing substance use harms, and practicing clearer communication. She pays attention to co-occurring issues so one problem does not get treated in isolation.
She has experience helping people who feel stuck after major life changes such as career shifts or relationship endings. This includes work with young adult issues like the pressure of early adult transitions, loneliness, and figuring out next steps.
Sessions start with a short assessment of current concerns and a plan for immediate steps. Johanna asks practical questions about routines, supports, and goals, then discusses straightforward strategies the person can try between sessions. She uses the LCPC credential throughout her practice and provides care in English in Illinois.
To begin, people follow the service flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. The therapy subscription can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Johanna works with commonly used evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One such approach teaches practical coping skills for managing anxiety and mood swings, helping people break tasks into smaller steps and practice new habits. Another approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce worry and improve decision making.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Johanna will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on the client's goals and what feels workable. The process is collaborative and often changes as progress is made.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also permit sessions during a lunch break or between classes, and let someone use sessions without rearranging their day around a commute. Licensed professionals can adapt activities and homework so the work continues between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, and depression, plus related concerns such as isolation, communication problems, and money worries.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and clear communication to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as an LCPC in Illinois.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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