Julie Zemke

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Georgia

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Zemke is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and substance use concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skills and clear communication, aiming to empower clients to set boundaries, speak up for their needs, and regain motivation and confidence while addressing co-occurring issues such as bipolar symptoms or compassion fatigue. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies with client-centered care and motivational interviewing.

Across inpatient, residential, crisis intervention, jail, and outpatient settings she has supported people through life transitions, addiction recovery, and emotional regulation challenges. Julie values directness paired with compassion and often weaves humor into the work when helpful to foster resilience and perspective.

Licensed in multiple states and practicing from Georgia, she offers flexible appointment options focused on weekday evening and weekend availability, and maintains active messaging availability between sessions. Julie aims to collaborate with each person to identify goals and practical tools that can improve day-to-day functioning and overall wellbeing.

Online care rooted in CBT and DBT skills

Julie integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with practical behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for managing intense feelings and relationship challenges. Both approaches are focused on concrete tools and practice between sessions to support steady progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie works with each client to review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then tailors interventions so they fit the person’s life and needs. Clients and therapist reassess over time to adjust methods and priorities together.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling around work and family commitments, allow for frequent messaging between sessions for support and coaching, and enable consistent access to licensed professionals without geographic travel. This range of options helps clients maintain continuity of care while applying skills in day-to-day settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, with attention to co-morbidity.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods such as CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help with skills, emotional regulation, and goal-focused change.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience across inpatient, residential, jail, crisis intervention, and outpatient mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Julie Zemke is an LCSW licensed in Georgia and also holds licenses in other states; the profile lists Georgia as her practice location.

Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?

Services are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for appointments?

Clients can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or use text-based messaging for ongoing communication and accessibility.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidity

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona, Washington, Oregon

Languages

English