- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- Grief and loss
About Julie
Julie Stevens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, attention and focus concerns, and related problems such as panic and social anxiety and phobia.
Julie frames therapy as a practical collaboration. She treats the person, not just symptoms, and uses clear conversation to identify what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than big, abstract goals. Her style favors direct listening and problem-solving over jargon or long lectures.
In early sessions she helps people name the habits and situations that keep problems going. That can include unhelpful thinking, avoidance patterns, or day-to-day stressors like work pressure and caregiver strain. She pays attention to concentration and memory complaints when they affect work or home life, and she will talk about how grief or chronic illness changes routines.
Julie supports practical planning for coping with panic, reducing social anxiety and phobia, and improving confidence in everyday situations. She also works with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and issues around self-love. When health or chronic pain is present, she explores ways to balance activity, rest, and responsibilities.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and concrete strategies tend to find her approach useful. To begin, prospective clients use the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing those thoughts with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and avoidant habits. This helps with panic episodes and social anxiety by breaking cycles of avoidance and building confidence in manageable steps.Another frequently used approach emphasizes behavioral activation and structured activity planning. That means setting small, achievable tasks to counter low mood or isolation, then reviewing what worked. This method is useful for depression, low motivation, and when chronic illness or caregiver responsibilities make routine difficult.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone or video choices can help match the practical demands of each week rather than requiring long travel or extra time off.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Julie works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, attention and focus issues, and related concerns like panic and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving. Sessions focus on clear steps and coping strategies rather than academic language.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Missouri.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.