- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EMDR
About Julie
Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strains, and problems tied to family of origin. Julie also addresses concerns like depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Julie uses straightforward conversation and active listening in sessions. She helps people name the patterns that came from their upbringing and that still influence relationships and choices today. She aims to make the work practical and focused on small, usable changes that fit daily life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused work when relationships are part of the concern. She also uses EMDR when past events are keeping someone stuck, and she brings tools from relationship models such as the Gottman method for communication problems.
Sessions often look like reviewing what happened since the last meeting, trying a new communication or coping strategy, and reflecting on how family roles and expectations continue to shape reactions. Julie checks messages during weekdays and usually replies within 24 to 48 hours.
She offers weekly appointments that can be held by video, phone, or live chat on weekday afternoons. Before booking, confirm which session formats currently fit your schedule and needs and follow the listed steps to get started.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions. Online sessions let the therapist follow the client’s lead and help clarify personal goals and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small behavior changes. In an online meeting CBT can be used to practice new responses, try brief exercises between sessions, and track progress together.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with memories that keep causing distress by helping the brain process them differently. When appropriate, EMDR can be adapted for remote work with guided procedures and check-ins about how the client is responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Julie will discuss options and help decide what methods match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.
Julie offers weekly sessions by video, phone, or live chat on weekday afternoons according to her described schedule. Confirm current session formats and times before booking so you know which options fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can slot into work or caregiving schedules.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, depression, anger, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses a client-centered style alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused interventions, adapting methods to the concern at hand.
How long has she been practicing?
Julie has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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