LMSW

Julie Olson , LMSW

Experience8 years
LocationMichigan
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Julie

Julie Olson is an LMSW with eight years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Based in Michigan, she works with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges with self-esteem and identity. Her background includes helping people manage addiction, bipolar symptoms, sleep and eating struggles, and the emotional fallout of infidelity, separation, or caregiving roles.

Julie emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to bring their whole selves to therapy. She centers the relationship, offering a calming presence while encouraging open exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns.

Sessions often blend practical problem-solving with emotional processing so that goals are clear and progress is measurable. Clients describe her style as affirming and easy to talk to, and she aims to create a supportive environment where people can build confidence and resilience.

Julie welcomes conversations to determine fit and tailors her methods to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Practical therapeutic methods for online care

Julie integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulse-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that support emotion regulation, stress reduction, and coping with trauma or chronic illness.

Finding the right approach is an interactive process. Julie collaborates with clients to understand their needs, priorities, and preferences, then tailors the mix of strategies so treatment fits each person’s goals. That collaborative stance helps people try different techniques and adjust them over time rather than committing to a single method up front.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and for those in different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing symptoms, and access support from Michigan or abroad without relocating.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie address?

Julie works with a broad range of issues listed in her specialties, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is Julie’s therapeutic style?

She practices in a client-centered, nonjudgmental manner that combines collaborative exploration with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches.

How long has Julie been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience providing mental health support and using evidence-informed methods to help clients reach their goals.

Where is Julie licensed and based?

Julie holds an LMSW with the license number MI LMSW 6801096111 and practices from Michigan.

Can people outside the United States work with Julie?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients across locations.

What session formats are available?

Julie offers flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Julie can help with

Julie Olson works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Julie works with people struggling with depression and with life transitions such as navigating college.

How Julie approaches therapy

Julie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Julie is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 8 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Julie aims to offer a space where you feel safe and supported in sharing all of you.