Julie Olson , LMSW

Julie Olson is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with low self-worth or self-doubt, or having trouble identifying and expressing their emotions. She also addresses relationship difficulties with friends, family, or partners and the sense of isolation that can come despite online social connections.

Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and life transitions such as navigating college, careers, and relationships. She also supports people facing issues related to stress, coping with change, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and concerns related to ADHD and bipolar disorder, among other areas of need.

Julie brings a non-judgmental, affirming, and collaborative style to her work. She creates a space where clients can share openly, explores goals together, and helps people process thoughts, experiences, triggers, and emotions. Her approach is grounded in listening and partnership rather than directive instruction.

Many people she has worked with find her easy to talk to and describe her presence as calming. She combines warmth and a sense of humor with focused therapeutic work, aiming to help individuals build greater strength, confidence, and emotional clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julie Olson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an accepting, non-judgmental stance and focuses on the client’s own goals and values, which can be helpful for building self-worth and improving relationships. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and sensations, which can help with emotional regulation and coping with overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines different techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Julie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the barrier of travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy or changing lives.