Julie Setnan , LCSW

Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1995. She combines professional training with a lifetime of personal insight and a steady, optimistic outlook that informs her work with clients. Known for attentive listening and genuine kindness, she approaches therapy with compassion and patience, meeting people where they are and supporting them as they explore life’s challenges.

Julie frames therapy as a collaborative, reflective process and honors the courage it takes to begin that work. As a committed life-long learner, she values growth and sees each client’s progress as meaningful. She views it as a privilege to provide a respectful space in which people can process difficult experiences and develop practical ways to cope.

Julie also manages client communications on weekdays and typically responds to messages within 24 to 48 hours. She offers weekly sessions by video, phone, or live chat during several weekday afternoons, and she welcomes the chance to support clients who find that schedule and those formats a good fit for their needs.

Approaches that guide online therapy with Julie

Julie uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client's priorities and experiences guide each session. This approach focuses on empathic listening and validation, helping people explore feelings and find their own solutions for issues like life transitions, grief, or low self-esteem.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, try different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from locations that work best for the client.