- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Blended family issues
About Johanna
Johanna Westin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with trauma, stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, and a range of life changes. Johanna also sees individuals facing grief, parenting pressures, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has provided individual, family, and group therapy during her career. That variety gives her practical experience with different kinds of struggles and care settings.
Johanna’s style is down to earth and laid back. She prefers straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on what’s most pressing for the person in front of her, and goals are set together so progress is clear.
Her clinical toolbox includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness practices, and EMDR for processing trauma. She uses those methods to help people manage symptoms, change unhelpful patterns, and rebuild daily routines.
People seeking help with blended family issues, co-parenting tensions, loyalty conflicts, or stepfamily adjustments may find practical support here. Johanna aims to help clients break problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of handling difficult moments.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a cooperative relationship. It helps people clarify what matters most and set their own goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It provides clear tools people can practice between sessions to handle conflict or strong reactions. Johanna draws on these methods depending on your needs and preferences, and she works with each person to find the best fit rather than assuming one approach will be right.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce commuting time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone avoid being on camera when that helps. The therapist will discuss which format suits your goals and daily routine during the first scheduling steps.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting and family issues. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is down to earth and laid back. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps while using client-centered and evidence-based methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering individual, family, and group therapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.