Julie Olson , LMSW

Julie Olson is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or confusing life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, trauma, and feelings of isolation.

Julie aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can share what they are facing. She listens closely and meets people where they are. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon or long lectures.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Julie helps people name emotions, identify patterns, and try new ways of coping. She uses gentle guidance to help clients take small, manageable steps toward change.

Clients often describe the work as a combination of real-world tools and empathetic listening. Julie blends exercises that teach new skills with conversations that help make sense of painful experiences. The focus is on building confidence and better day-to-day functioning.

She also addresses specific concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, grief, intimacy and jealousy, impulsivity, and issues tied to family of origin. Julie tailors sessions to each person’s situation and priorities so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Julie works with English-speaking clients in Michigan and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on her availability.

How Julie’s Approaches Work Online

Julie often draws from client-centered therapy to build a trusting working relationship. That approach focuses on listening without judgment and following the client’s lead to understand what matters most. It can help when people feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed about next steps.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship worries.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Julie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that feel workable. She checks in often to make sure the approach is helping and adjusts the plan together as needed.

Confirm current session formats before booking to know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and accommodate quieter schedules. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life transitions while using practical tools between meetings.