- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practices
- Social anxiety support
About Julie
Julie Gillen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with three years of experience. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her profile also lists a focus on guilt and shame, loneliness and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Her background includes social work practice and training as a yoga teacher. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside humanistic perspectives and Internal Family Systems concepts, plus mindfulness practices. In a session she talks through what is most pressing, helps people notice patterns, and practices skills that can reduce overwhelming reactions.
Julie favors an interactive style. She listens and responds with direct feedback and practical suggestions. Therapy can include learning ways to manage anxious thoughts, practicing different behaviors in social moments, and using breathing or brief mindfulness exercises to steady strong feelings.
She aims to shape sessions around clear goals people bring. That might mean short-term work on a specific fear, or ongoing support through a life transition. She also draws on movement and body-awareness from her yoga experience when appropriate and requested.
Before a first session she asks people to describe their main concerns so session time can focus on immediate steps. People who want to start are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Practical therapy approaches and working online
Julie integrates cognitive-behavioral ideas, humanistic approaches, Internal Family Systems concepts, and mindfulness into her work. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Humanistic elements center on listening and respectful dialogue to help people clarify what matters to them. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a persons inner experience and how those parts influence feelings and behavior, which can be useful for shame, guilt, and persistent self-criticism.Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. Julie will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in sessions. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting methods as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a week by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills and try behavioral steps from their usual settings, like speaking up in meetings or managing small social moments, then bring those experiences back into sessions for reflection and planning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on guilt, shame, isolation, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and conversational, offering direct feedback, practical skills, and mindfulness exercises to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only; international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.