Julie Setnan

Practical, compassionate care for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Setnan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, Julie combines professional training with a compassionate, optimistic manner to support clients as they work toward clearer thinking, healthier patterns, and improved well-being. She values listening closely and meeting people where they are in order to help them move forward.

Julie draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and the Gottman Method, tailoring interventions to each person's needs. She encourages a collaborative process and recognizes the courage involved in beginning therapy, offering weekly sessions by video, phone, or live chat.

Julie checks messages during weekdays and typically responds within 24-48 hours, and she welcomes the opportunity to support clients willing to engage in this work together.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practice alternative skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it is practical and goal-oriented and often suits people looking for structured tools to manage distress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge, which can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional experience and attachment patterns to improve how people relate to themselves and others, making it useful for addressing relational pain and deep emotional needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and responsive.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access regular sessions without commuting and provide flexibility for varied schedules. These options allow for consistent weekly contact, quick check-ins, and a range of communication styles so clients can choose what feels most workable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family and grief, parenting, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as codependency and communication problems.

What is Julie's general therapeutic approach and style?

Her style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and relational methods to help clients identify patterns and develop practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julie has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician and brings both formal training and life experience to her work with clients.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential IL LCSW 149.022632 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages does she use in sessions and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats does Julie offer sessions?

She provides weekly sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is scheduling and cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung 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

Illinois

Languages

English