Julie Ekman, LCSW

Julie Ekman is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self-esteem, career concerns, and major life changes.

Julie earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in School Leadership from Concordia University. Much of her career was spent in schools where she worked with middle school students and their families. That background informs her calm, steady approach to everyday problems.

Her work is client-centered and looks at strengths people already have. She uses solution-focused ideas to set clear, reachable goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to notice patterns of thinking and try different behaviors that can change how someone feels.

Julie also helps people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those dealing with isolation, workplace stress, relationship splits, and midlife transitions. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps that fit each person's life.

Sessions move at a pace set by the person seeking help. Julie collaborates on a plan that addresses immediate concerns and longer-term goals. She offers straightforward guidance and tools people can use between meetings.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Julie uses evidence-based techniques in practical ways. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or manage stress. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, actionable steps and short-term goals to move through life changes and career decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She adapts pacing and exercises so they fit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can more easily fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for direct work on real-life situations that come up between meetings. Online work can also make it simpler to check in more often for brief updates or to practice specific skills between longer sessions.