Stephanie Johnson, MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MN, WI)
*Adults, Couples, Telehealth Only
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin, working with adults and couples who are ready for something to feel different—but aren’t always sure where to start.
Most people don’t come to therapy because everything is falling apart. They come because something inside them quietly (or not so quietly) says: this isn’t working the way it used to. My work is about helping you listen to that part of yourself with curiosity instead of judgment—and beginning to shift what comes next.
I specialize in trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and I take a holistic approach to therapy. That means we look beyond symptoms and surface-level struggles to understand the patterns, relationships, and lived experiences shaping your current reality.
My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. These approaches help us slow things down, get curious about your inner world, and create space for real, sustainable change.
At the core of my practice is a simple belief: you deserve a space where you don’t have to perform, fix yourself, or have it all figured out. Just a space to be human—and begin from there.
Trauma Therapy:
For adults who have experienced trauma, life can feel like it has been shaped by what happened to you—sometimes in obvious ways, and other times in quieter patterns like anxiety, shutdown, overwhelm, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships or even in your own body.
I work with trauma from a place of care, pacing, and respect for your nervous system. We don’t force or rush the process. Instead, we gently build safety and understanding, allowing your system to begin to shift in a way that feels tolerable and grounded.
Using somatic and parts-based approaches, we pay attention not just to what happened, but how it still lives in you today—and how healing can unfold at a pace that honors you and your experience while helping you feel more whole and grounded in who you are meant to be.
Midlife Transitions:
Midlife has a way of stirring things up. Sometimes it shows up as restlessness, burnout, or a quiet sense of “Is this really it?” Other times it arrives through major shifts—career changes, parenting transitions, changes in health, identity questions, or unexpected loss.
I help adults with Midlife Mental Wellness who are noticing that what once felt stable or satisfying now feels uncertain or misaligned. Together, we slow things down and make space for clarity—untangling old expectations, reconnecting with yourself, and exploring what you want this next chapter to look like.
This isn’t about rushing to fix your life. It’s about understanding it more deeply so you can move forward with intention.
Couples Therapy:
Every relationship has its patterns—the cycles you find yourselves stuck in, the arguments that repeat, the distance that grows even when you don’t want it to.
I work with couples who feel disconnected, stuck in conflict, or unsure how to find their way back to each other. Sometimes it’s about communication. Sometimes it’s about rebuilding trust. Often, it’s about understanding what’s happening underneath the surface for each partner.
Using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we slow down the cycle you’re caught in and begin to understand the emotions driving it. From there, we work toward creating more safety, clarity, and connection in your relationship.
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s a relationship where you feel more understood, more secure, and more able to reach each other again.
So What's Next?
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. If you’re here, something in you is already paying attention. When you’re ready, please reach out to schedule a chat about services or schedule a session - I’m here to meet you with steadiness, curiosity, and care.
Contact Me:
To request an appointment, call the office at 715-441-1828, or go through our contact page.
Insurance Accepted:
BCBS MN, Health Partners, Cigna, Anthem BCBS WI, Optum/UBH/Medica
Education:
- Adler Graduate School – MA, Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
- Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Member of North American Society of Adlerian Psychology