How Julie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Julie
Julie Olson is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed, who struggle with low self-worth, or who are having a hard time managing emotions. Julie practices in Michigan and supports clients online and by phone.
Julie focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger, and also helps people facing life changes like college, career moves, and relationship shifts. She takes a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and aimed at small steps that can make daily life easier. In sessions she listens first and follows each person’s pace. Julie uses client-centered methods to make space for what matters most to the client.
She mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative behaviors. She also uses mindfulness skills to help clients notice stress and manage intense feelings in the moment. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are part of her toolkit when people want clear goals and short-term change.
Julie aims to create a warm, calm atmosphere where clients can talk openly. She balances empathy with concrete strategies so people leave sessions with ideas to try. The focus is on working together to build confidence and reduce the problems that interfere with daily life.
What Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Julie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Julie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Julie often uses client-centered therapy which centers the conversation on the client's priorities and experience, helping people feel heard and respected while they name goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or anger and to practice new ways of responding.These methods are used collaboratively. Julie will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a quick break. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, written reflection, and more frequent prompts between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to match therapy to a person's schedule and day-to-day needs.
Questions people ask about Julie
What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and related issues like grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem.
What is Julie's approach in sessions?
Julie blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help people identify goals and try new actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has eight years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does Julie hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and Julie accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.