Julie Roberts

I believe in hope and healing, even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges. As a clinical social worker and therapist with more than 30 years of experience, I offer compassionate, experienced support to individuals and families navigating serious illness, grief, loss, and caregiving.

I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Bowling Green State University. Throughout my career, I have specialized in helping people cope with the emotional and relational challenges that can accompany serious and chronic illness, including cancer, kidney failure, and dementia.

My work also focuses on grief and bereavement, including anticipatory grief—the grief that can begin before a death—as well as the profound loss that follows the death of someone we love. With experience as a palliative care and hospice clinician, I understand the complex intersection of medical, emotional, and family concerns that often arise during serious illness and at the end of life.

I also provide support to family caregivers, recognizing the tremendous emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one. My goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where individuals and families can feel heard, find meaning, process difficult emotions, and discover ways to move forward with greater hope and resilience.

I believe that even when we cannot change the circumstances we face, we can find support, connection, and healing as we navigate them together.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in warmth, compassion, and genuine human connection. I strive to treat my clients with the same care, respect, and consideration that I would offer a family member, while honoring each person’s individuality and autonomy.

Mutual respect, collaboration, and acknowledging our shared humanity are at the heart of my work. I believe therapy is a space where clients can feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.

In our first session, you’ll have space to feel heard, understood, and safe. We’ll take time to get to know one another, learn what brings you to therapy, and talk about what you hope to gain from our work together. Most importantly, we’ll begin building a trusting, collaborative relationship that supports your healing journey—at a pace that feels right for you.