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Julia Gekhter, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish and Russian
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About Julia

Julia Gekhter is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience who practices in Illinois and brings a calm, respectful style to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on common but impactful concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and symptoms related to concentration and memory, including ADHD-related struggles. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while shaping care to each person's situation.

Her approach centers on creating an individualized plan through collaborative conversation, adapting session content and pacing to meet practical needs. Julia also works with issues connected to aging and geriatric concerns, obsessive and compulsive patterns, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and antisocial personality features.

She offers services in English and Russian and aims to support clients who are ready to begin a therapeutic process. Julia encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and commits to tailoring treatment to clients' goals and circumstances.

Prospective clients can expect a partner in planning care who listens carefully and adjusts strategies over time to suit progress and changing needs.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Online Access

The practice draws on well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help clients develop clearer thinking and practical coping skills. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building alternative ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and support attention and concentration. Behavioral strategies emphasize structured skill-building, routines, and gradual exposure to challenging situations to improve functioning and reduce avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore what methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life, and adjusts strategies over time based on progress and feedback. Clients are invited to shape the plan so that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow clients to attend sessions from locations that suit them, match communication styles, and maintain consistency with scheduling. The range of options supports different needs for real-time conversation or ongoing written check-ins while working toward therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and concentration and memory difficulties, and also addresses related areas such as OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, social anxiety, isolation, aging concerns, and antisocial personality features.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Julia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's specific needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, attention, and life-change challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Julia holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois. The license listed is IL LCSW 149026468.
Which languages are available for sessions?
She offers therapy in English and Russian; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Russian