Julie Setnan , LCSW

Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1995. She brings professional training and a lifetime of personal insight to her therapeutic work, blending clinical knowledge with a compassionate, optimistic approach. Julie is known for attentive listening, steady kindness, and an encouraging outlook that helps clients feel understood and supported.

As a committed lifelong learner, she recognizes the courage it takes to engage in introspective work and honors each person’s bravery in seeking change. Julie draws on a broad base of experience and practical wisdom when helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, parenting concerns, and other life transitions. Her style emphasizes empathy and collaboration, centering the client’s goals and strengths as the foundation for progress.

Julie checks messages periodically on weekdays and typically responds within 24 to 48 hours. She provides weekly sessions via video, phone, or live chat during several weekday afternoons. She maintains a steady, supportive presence for clients as they work through difficult issues and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Relationships

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients set the pace and priorities. This approach supports self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, and personal growth by centering the client’s own goals and insights.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) explores emotions and attachment patterns to improve relationship dynamics and communication. It can be especially helpful for couples, family issues, and clients who want to deepen emotional awareness and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques where appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to meet with licensed professionals from locations that fit their schedules. These options can make it easier to access consistent care, fit sessions into busy lives, and continue work between appointments with tools that therapists adapt for remote use.