Therapist profile
Julie Olson , LMSW
Licensed LMSW - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Julie
Julie Olson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem, and the stresses that come with life transitions. Julie also addresses caregiving stress, addiction-related issues, grief, and other challenges adults commonly face.
She uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people name what’s going on and decide what to try next. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. Julie leans on client-centered work alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and build routines that ease daily pressure. She also supports people learning to communicate needs and boundaries in strained relationships. The focus is on short-term problem solving and longer-term skill building, depending on what the person wants.
Julie aims to be approachable during hard conversations. She encourages honesty about setbacks and small successes alike. Her style blends listening with concrete suggestions so people leave with ideas they can use between sessions.
Clients come for a range of issues including mood concerns, family-of-origin problems, intimacy questions, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, and work or career stress. She is available to work with adults who want to address these concerns and to consider the next steps in their lives.
How sessions work
How Julie’s approaches translate to online work
Julie draws on client-centered therapy to start sessions by listening and clarifying what matters most to the person. That approach helps set goals and priorities so subsequent sessions focus on what the person cares about.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating concerns, and problems that respond to concrete skill practice. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside CBT to teach attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and support coping with stress.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Julie will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts plans over time rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also suggest exercises and between-session tasks that fit into everyday routines to help progress between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, addiction concerns, grief, and family-of-origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and transition-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm time zone details when scheduling.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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