- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ADHD related concerns
About Julia
Julia Gekhter is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, difficulty concentrating, and life changes. She also lists experience with ADHD-related concerns and social anxiety and phobia.
Julia frames sessions as a straightforward conversation. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps map practical next steps. Expect clear goals, short-term coping strategies, and time to talk through how symptoms show up in daily life.
Her background includes several years of clinical practice in community and outpatient settings. That work involved supporting people through bereavement, postpartum mood changes, and trauma reactions. She is familiar with concerns people name as isolation, obsessive thoughts, and challenges that come with aging.
Julia adapts the pace of work to each person. She explains options and checks in about what is helpful. If concentration or memory are getting in the way, she works on strategies to make tasks more manageable and less overwhelming.
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. She practices in Illinois and uses her clinical experience to guide how therapy proceeds. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety and avoidance. This kind of work supports managing social anxiety, excessive worry, and negative self-talk.Another approach emphasizes behavioral steps and graded exposure - breaking feared situations into smaller, manageable actions. That method helps people slowly build confidence with social situations, speaking up, or being observed without avoiding them entirely. These are explained simply and practiced together in session so progress is gradual.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julia will review what is most troublesome, try techniques that match the goals, and check in often to adjust the plan. The client and therapist decide together which methods feel useful and worth continuing.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people try techniques in settings that matter to them and then talk about how those moments went in the next session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, concentration and memory issues, and ADHD-related concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She focuses on practical conversation and concrete steps. Sessions include goal setting, coping strategies, and discussion of how symptoms affect daily routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people through grief, postpartum mood changes, and trauma reactions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. The site notes the subscription model for booking and payment.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.