My name is Julie, I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervision designation specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Science in School Counseling from Walden University.
I believe that in addition to a strong trusting relationship with a therapist that when you see a small difference in your life immediately after entering therapy you are much more likely to find success in therapy. Using an eclectic approach that emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I seek to provide individualized treatment to evoke change by meeting clients where they are and guiding them to an attainable goal.
The first session is incredibly important because it sets the tone for the rest of treatment. Although I am collecting a lot of information about you, your relationships and your environment, this is ultimately your opportunity to see if I am the right fit for you and your needs. From the first session, I encourage clients to speak openly with me about how they are feeling about me as their therapist and my approach. The initial goal is to find the right therapeutic relationship for you!
Part of seeing a difference in therapy is collecting data through consistent assessment. Questionnaires are one of the ways that I might engage someone in the therapeutic process. When we look at this data together in session it not only guides our treatment and goals, but helps the client to see what's improving. I aim to do this flexibly and in a way that is going to be attainable for the client.
