About Julie

I am a licensed clinical and macro social worker and formerly the Michigan State University, MSW Program Coordinator for off campus programs.  I have provided mental health services, primarily to adults, taught social work graduate level courses and worked in homecare and hospice programs.

I have a particular interest in grief and loss and have provided counseling to those individuals who have experienced all types of losses in their lives.  

As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in a collaborative relationship and value the individual and their experience. By putting people at ease and providing a comfortable environment, I feel honored to have individuals share their thoughts, experiences, fears, shame, and joy with me.  

I believe in the individual’s ability to change, respect self-determination and am here to be a guide and resource.  The journey is an individual’s own – sometimes fraught with unexpected detours.  I am here to assist with the navigation and provide support and guardrails when needed.

Psychology Today

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Chronic Illness

    • Chronic Pain

    • Coping Skills

    • Dementia

    • Geriatric and Seniors

    • Grief

    • Life Transitions

    • Mood Disorders

    • Relationship Issues

    • Self Esteem

    • Self-Harming

    • Stress

    • Suicidal Ideation

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    • Women's Issues

  • Therapeutic Approaches:

    • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    • Mindfulness

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

    Certified in:

    • ACSW - Academy of Certified Social Workers and member of NASW (National Association of Social Workers).

    • Medicare

    • Railroad Medicare

    • Medicaid

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Medicare Plus Blue

    • Blue Care Network Medicare

    • Blue Care Network

    • McLaren

    • HAP/ASR Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)

    • Priority Health (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)

    • United Healthcare

    • Meridian Medicaid

    Use the contact us tab to inquire about accepted insurances and private pay rates if preferred. Sliding scale rates may be available.