Nancy Johnston, Therapist
Nancy has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional. Nancy has experience working with kids, teens, and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, childhood trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.
In therapy with Nancy, you’ll find a thoughtful, safe, down-to-earth space where you can explore what’s been getting in your way…and why. She blends different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you, but at the heart of her work is a deep interest in how past experiences, emotions, and relationships shape the way we feel and function in the present. Her approach draws mainly from Psychodynamic and Coherence Therapy, which means paying close attention to the deeper emotional layers beneath symptoms. Together, you and Nancy will look at the patterns and beliefs that may have made sense at one point in your life but are now perhaps limiting or painful. When needed, Nancy also brings in tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety, mood, or other specific challenges.
Nancy is particularly passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence. She understands how complex and isolating these dynamics can be and approaches this work with a deep respect for each person’s pace, safety, and autonomy. Whether you’re in the process of leaving, healing from past abuse, or need support with your current experience, Nancy will support you without judgment and with a strong, steady presence.
Nancy’s goal isn’t just to help you “cope” but to help you understand yourself more fully, shift long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded in who you are. Therapy with her is collaborative, curious, and built around what matters most to you.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
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Southern Illinois University
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Lewis University
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Joliet Junior College
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nancy Johnston. You can also call 815-214-9079 to have someone assist you.
Nancy Johnston generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 815-214-9079 to find out Nancy Johnston's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nancy Johnston:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 815-214-9079 to see how we can help.
Nancy Johnston is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nancy Johnston works at:
Yes, Nancy Johnston does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nancy Johnston is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: