- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Relationship skills
About Johanna
Johanna Gerhardt is an IL LCPC with 10 years of clinical experience in Illinois. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, anger, and depression. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and make decisions about what comes next in life.
Her approach combines clear discussion and actionable steps. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck, then helps them try different responses. Conversations include building coping skills for anxiety and anger, and practical strategies for reducing substance use.
Johanna also addresses mood concerns such as postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder features when relevant. She works with people dealing with co-morbidity and money or family-related stress. Life purpose and midlife questions are part of her practice when clients want direction after a major change.
Sessions cover communication problems and isolation or loneliness. She offers straightforward ways to practice better conversations and to rebuild social connections. For young adults and women facing specific pressures, sessions can focus on setting boundaries and clearer priorities.
Her intake emphasizes a short assessment and a focused plan. The initial meetings aim to clarify immediate concerns and identify small steps forward. Clients use a subscription that can be canceled at any time to continue sessions as needed.
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Johanna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through short exercises and repeated practice. These techniques teach breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce avoidance and worry. Another useful approach targets mood and addictive behaviors by breaking problems into manageable parts. This method looks at triggers, thoughts, and routines, and then tests small behavior changes to reduce substance use and improve mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made so the plan better supports the person’s priorities. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a workday, avoiding travel time, or choosing phone over video when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. These features can make it easier to keep therapy part of a busy routine.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 help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, midlife crises, money issues, and loneliness.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style centers on practical conversation and small experiments to try between sessions. The aim is to spot unhelpful patterns and test new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders and addiction concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois. The credential is listed as IL LCPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription tier.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.