Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
With 29 years of experience in social work, I am a licensed professional in Illinois. I hold two master’s degrees: a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in School Leadership from Concordia University.
My professional background includes experience as both a family therapist and a school social worker, with 26 of those years dedicated to middle school students. I use a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, including strengths-based, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques. I believe in meeting clients where they are and working together to build a treatment plan that addresses their unique needs.
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to helping clients with:
* Stress and anxiety
* Family conflicts
* Motivation, self-esteem, and confidence
* Life goals
* Career difficulties
* Coping with life changes
I am committed to treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and I am here to support you in that journey.
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Julie Ekman is an Illinois-based licensed clinical social worker (IL LCSW 149010500) with 29 years of experience in social work. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in School Leadership from Concordia University.
Her professional roles have included family therapist and school social worker, with 26 of those years focused on serving middle school students. As a female, older therapist she brings long-term experience working with adolescents and families.
Julie uses a holistic, client-centered approach that draws on strengths-based, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She meets clients where they are and collaborates to build treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.
Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, life goals, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and supports clients as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their routine, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life and to maintain consistent support.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online therapy can be a practical and effective option for many people seeking support for everyday mental health concerns.
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