- CBT techniques
- EMDR processing
- Gottman informed work
About Julie
Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience based in Illinois. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Julie also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and challenges tied to family of origin and purpose.
Julie uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people make sense of what feels overwhelming. She values clear, practical steps alongside emotional understanding. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing, whether that is managing panic, improving communication, or working through grief.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method. Those approaches inform how she helps people change unhelpful thoughts, process difficult memories, and improve close relationships.
Julie completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago and keeps learning to refine her practice. She checks messages on weekdays and generally replies within 24 to 48 hours. She offers weekly sessions during several weekday afternoons.
People usually begin by describing their immediate concern and what they hope to change. From there Julie and the person set short-term steps and revisits progress regularly. This practical rhythm aims to make sessions feel focused and useful.
Approaches used in online sessions
Julie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside Client-Centered methods. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and obsessive thinking. EMDR involves guided memory processing to reduce the emotional intensity of past traumatic events and can help when trauma or abuse affects daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping people clarify goals and make choices that feel right for them.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Julie will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend a mix of methods that fit those needs. The plan can change over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
The biography indicates sessions have been offered by video, phone, or live chat during several weekday afternoons, so confirm the current session formats before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, and let people choose whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals tailor pacing, session length, and techniques so therapy can be practical and fit into daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strains, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like codependency and panic attacks.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style centers on listening closely and using practical steps. She blends Client-Centered work with methods that target thoughts, memories, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices out of that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography states sessions can be held via video, phone, or live chat during several weekday afternoons; confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 a first session.