Julie Setnan

Compassionate, practical mental health support

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings warmth, steady listening, and practical support to people facing life’s hard moments. She greets questions about stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and self-doubt with calm attention and straightforward guidance.

Background and approach

Julie speaks plainly and meets people where they are in the moment. She uses approaches like the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Sessions focus on small, useful steps - practicing new ways to handle feelings, learning skills to manage anxiety, and talking through past hurts when it feels right. Julie values collaboration and helps set simple goals for change.

Julie earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. She combines formal training with many years of life experience to offer grounded, practical care.

Her approach is patient and encouraging rather than rushed. She typically offers weekly appointments by video, phone, or live chat and checks messages during weekdays, usually replying within 24 to 48 hours.

Scheduling is set to align with a client’s needs and availability. Julie sees the work of therapy as a step-by-step process.

She respects the courage it takes to reach out and focuses on creating a steady space to process whatever concern someone brings. Progress is built over time through consistent, small changes.

How Julie’s Approaches Work Online

Julie uses the Gottman Method to help people understand patterns in close relationships and learn practical communication habits that reduce conflict and increase connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to lower anxiety, ease depression, and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on recognizing and working with strong emotions to create more stable emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or for a brief check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for quick reflections, homework check-ins, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed here?

Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes are included among Julie's focus areas.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is collaborative and practical, using short-term skill practice and talk work to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

What background does the clinician have?

Julie has eight years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

Julie holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices from Illinois.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps begin the process of working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Codependency Commitment issues Communication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed in

Illinois

Languages

English