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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 73 ratings

Julie Schrader

LCPC, 11 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Whether you are struggling with relationships, work, anxiety, depression, or feel "stuck," you are no longer alone in your journey. Entering therapy is a brave choice, and helping you to reach your personal goals is my objective when partnering with you. I provide a safe, professional, warm environment where you can process your circumstances and make the necessary changes to live the life you want to live.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

A skill I have is to help you to identify your strengths and to motivate you to make the changes you desire. I will help you to see change as an opportunity for growth, not something to fear.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with clients who are willing to do the work to live the life they want. "If things don't change, nothing changes." My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict

Other specialties

Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Grief
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Christian
White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I will use CBT to assist you in changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve your mental and physical well-being. Your behaviors are determined by your thoughts, so helping you think effectively helps you do the things you want to do and stop doing the things you don't. CBT is goal-oriented, and I use practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois
Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $120 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 73 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

June 2, 2025

Julie seems genuine and caring. She helped me find some clarity in an area I was struggling in. I’m looking forward to working with Julie and feeling hopeful.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Julie

May 29, 2025

I felt like she really listened to me and paid attention, which is something I am craving because I feel like no one listens to me. I feel like she has a well-rounded thought process and will take time working through my issues with me. She was also warm and welcoming and easy to talk to.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Julie

May 21, 2025

Julie Schrader has been the perfect counselor for my situation as an empty-nester mom with challenges in my marriage at this stage of life. She listens to my concerns and gives me practical suggestions, either to read portions of books or to ask certain questions, all within a Christian perspective (which is my choice). I feel more confident and happier after having therapy from Julie!

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 73 with Julie