- Warm listening
- Actionable steps
- Practical support
About Julie
Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and codependency. She approaches conversations with kindness and an optimistic outlook. Julie values listening carefully and encourages steady progress, recognizing that starting therapy takes courage.
Julie earned a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and brings eight years of professional experience plus lifelong personal insight to her work. She draws on that background to offer steady, practical support rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps the client can try between meetings.
Her approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused techniques to address painful relationship patterns and EMDR tools when trauma processing is needed.
Julie offers weekly sessions scheduled during several weekday afternoons. She checks messages periodically on weekdays and typically replies within 24 to 48 hours. Sessions are structured to fit into daily life and to help clients build skills they can use right away.
People looking to address grief, parenting stress, substance of family-of-origin issues, or feelings of emptiness often find her approach practical and steady. She aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore their concerns and try new ways of responding to old patterns.
How Julie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. It helps people feel heard and explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationships and helps people change patterns that cause disconnection.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. Julie will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts techniques as work progresses so the plan evolves with the client’s needs.
Julie offers weekly meetings during several weekday afternoons and checks messages on weekdays, usually responding within 24 to 48 hours. The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time, which helps some people keep consistent appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Julie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. Codependency and communication problems are also part of her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Julie blends a client-centered style with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused work. Sessions emphasize listening, clear goals, and steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a therapist and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her background also includes years of personal experience she brings into her practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
Julie is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois and she lists that as her location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Julie offers weekly sessions during several weekday afternoons. Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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