Julie L Szymankowski

(she/her)

LPC, 14 years of experience
Open-minded
Direct
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Hi, I'm Julie. Are you ready to be seen and feel supported through encouragement, validation, and understanding? You should start to feel lighter and more in control pretty quickly—you are no longer alone with what makes you sad, frustrated, insecure, or scared. You won't have to remind me of your past sessions. I have an eclectic, humanistic approach, which means you are an incredible human who matters. I personalize the style of therapy to you and your situation, pulling from different perspectives and modalities designed to meet your needs best. I welcome your feedback as we build a partnership for growth and healing.

Get to know me

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

We are going to get to know each other a bit. We are not going to rush your process. You are going to feel supported, healthier for getting out what you have been holding in and you should feel encouraged after the session. I am excited to meet you and show up in a meaningful way in your life. We will have an intake assessment, a battery of questions about your history. Thanks for being patient with this. It helps immensely.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My work isn't done until you have internal resolution. We will work together to identify what is working, what is not, and what you want to work on. I am warm, honest, and do not believe in wasting your time. I am strong in interpersonal dynamics, pattern recognition, and empathy. I now believe that my neurodivergence is a gift for me as a therapist. I rarely forget details, and I'm always prepared to offer you the best session.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism

Other specialties

Coping Skills

Couples Counseling

Domestic Violence

I identify as

Woman

Licensed in

Missouri

Accepts

Arlo

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Each modality has its strengths and weaknesses. I learned and use several modalities in my work, designed to be the approach that will work best for you and your situation. All approaches are designed to be helpful and growth-oriented. CBT helps people understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and reactions and teaches helpful coping strategies.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

ACT works helps individuals manage a variety of mental health issues by promoting psychological flexibility and aligning actions with personal values.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness therapy combines mindfulness practices with therapeutic techniques to help individuals become more aware of the present moment. Mindfulness-based therapy reduces stress & anxiety by encouraging non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts & emotions. I am trained to be a mindfulness practitioner.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

The person-centered approach encourages warmth and trust between client and therapist. It focuses on positive self-regard and self-awareness.

, 2 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 9, 2026

Julie is absolutely wonderful and refreshing in a world of therapists who aren't great at connecting with their clients. Can't wait to work with her more!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Julie