- Calm and approachable
- Goal focused
- Affirming and nonjudgmental
About Julie
Julie Olson is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of practice. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-worth, depression, or difficult life transitions. Julie aims to create a calm, accepting space where clients can say what’s on their mind without judgment.
She takes a collaborative approach and works with each person to set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on talking through thoughts, feelings, and everyday triggers. Julie uses straightforward tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
Many people describe her presence as easy to talk to and calming. She balances warmth and directness, and often uses humor when it fits the moment. The goal is steady progress toward feeling stronger and more confident.
Julie has helped people navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma, along with life changes like starting college, shifting careers, and changing relationships. She also supports concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Julie works in a way that respects each person’s pace and strengths. She invites potential clients to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to see if the approach feels right.
How Julie’s approaches can work online
Julie commonly draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals and experience. This means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people shape goals that feel meaningful. It is useful for anyone who wants a supportive space to sort out emotions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioral changes. CBT is often applied to anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood concerns because it gives concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and then try methods that fit those goals. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during short breaks. Others prefer an initial meeting to see how the clinician and approach feel together, and adjustments can be made as therapy moves forward.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julie address?
She supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Other areas include sleep and eating concerns, caregiver stress, relationship issues, ADHD, and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Julie uses a warm, collaborative style that focuses on practical goals. Sessions involve talking through thoughts and feelings and trying small changes that fit daily life.
What is her background and experience?
Julie holds a licensed master social worker credential and has eight years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the information provided in her profile.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.