- Client-Centered Therapy
- Blended household issues
- Stress and anxiety
About Julie
Julie Mcmonagle is a Minnesota LICSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and difficult life changes. Julie also addresses trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression, and concerns linked to blended family issues and divorce or separation.
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings to sessions. Conversations tend to focus on current problems, coping skills, and practical next steps. Sessions move at a pace the client finds comfortable and emphasize real-world changes rather than lengthy theory.
Julie aims to talk through emotions that feel overwhelming and to build strategies for day-to-day life. She helps people who are handling guilt, shame, social anxiety, or post-traumatic stress to notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Work with eating and food-related issues looks at thoughts and routines around meals as well as emotional triggers.
For adults in blended households, Julie can help sort through role shifts, loyalty conflicts, and the stress of co-parenting transitions. She offers straightforward conversations about boundaries, communication, and practical routines that make a new household run more smoothly.
Her style is direct and person-focused. New clients complete a short intake and then identify goals for the early sessions. Julie supports adults making changes in relationships, behavior, and daily habits while keeping the plan focused and practical.
Client-centered approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the client. The therapist provides feedback, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify goals and next steps. This approach is helpful for anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life changes.Work begins with a collaborative conversation about needs and goals. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try and adjust them as therapy progresses. That lets the person test what works and keep what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel and allowing appointments during breaks or between obligations. They also allow shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule better, or full sessions when more time is needed. Licensed professionals generally use online work to help people practice new ways of handling stress, communication, and daily routines without requiring a long commute.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with stress from blended family issues, role changes, loyalty conflicts, and co-parenting transitions in adults.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy, focusing on listening, clear feedback, and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LICSW and is licensed in Minnesota.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.