Julie Schrader

LCPC, 11 years of experience

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Direct

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

Other specialties

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

Licensed in

Illinois

Accepts

Location

Virtual

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.

, 83 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

March 16, 2026

Julie was intentional and very intelligent and just what I am looking forward to continue on this journey of life of living well and changing my perspective.

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

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