Patricia Johnson-Haney, LCSW

Patricia Johnson-Haney is a licensed clinical social worker who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She uses a respectful, client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Patricia helps people who are struggling with addictions, trauma, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns, and she also brings attention to aging and geriatric issues when relevant.

Patricia believes small changes add up. In sessions she listens first, then helps shape practical steps clients can try between meetings. Her approach blends client-centered work with goal-focused tools so people can notice progress and build on it.

Her clinical background includes work with trauma and substance-related problems. She combines elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people manage intense emotions and find motivation for change. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and track improvement.

Patricia has seven years of professional experience as an LCSW in Wisconsin. She draws on that experience to help people navigate life transitions, caregiver stress, and medical challenges such as cancer or age-related concerns.

Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Patricia aims to create a space where clients can talk through painful experiences, try new coping skills, and make clear plans for what comes next. She supports people through both immediate crises and longer-term recovery work.

How Patricia’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your goals. The therapist reflects your concerns and helps you decide what matters most, which can be useful for grief, depression, and identity-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions, which can help with addictions, panic, and mood instability. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term method that helps uncover personal reasons for change and boosts commitment to recovery steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to select techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together the client and therapist check what’s helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options available for this therapist, so confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow quicker follow-up conversations, and support ongoing skill practice between meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are crowded, and reduce travel time so people can spend more energy on recovery and coping.