Julie Olson

Calm, collaborative therapy for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

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

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, while also using client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches to tune into emotions and build coping skills. Based in Michigan, she welcomes international clients and offers a practice grounded in collaboration and practical problem solving.

Her style emphasizes a nonjudgmental, affirming atmosphere where clients can explore identity, relationships, and emotional experience at their own pace. She often helps people who feel overwhelmed by isolation, low self-worth, or difficult relationship dynamics to clarify goals and develop steps toward greater resilience.

Sessions blend compassionate listening with skill-building so clients leave with concrete tools and a clearer sense of direction. Julie describes herself as approachable and calm, and she aims to make therapy feel accessible rather than clinical.

Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and then schedule sessions that fit their availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching practical skills and stepwise strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance, creating room for clients to explore feelings and values at their own pace and build a stronger sense of self. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can be useful for managing rumination, stress, and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie works with each person to identify priorities, match methods to goals, and adjust strategies as needs evolve so that therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to practice skills in real-world settings, while allowing clients to access licensed professionals from their current location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and eating or sleeping difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients set and reach goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of experience working with clients in a variety of clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Julie holds an LMSW with licence number MI LMSW 6801096111 and practices out of Michigan.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

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

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model 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 then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion 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 purposeObsessions, 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 issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English