Julia Gekhter
LCSW providing tailored support for anxiety, grief, and life changes
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About
Julia Gekhter, LCSW, brings seven years of clinical practice to work with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses attention and memory concerns and offers support around postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive and compulsive patterns, social anxiety, isolation, and issues related to aging and antisocial personality. Julia communicates in English and Russian and is based in Illinois.
Her approach emphasizes tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person. She aims to meet clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while focusing on practical coping strategies for day-to-day challenges. Julia works with people who are navigating loss, shifts in roles or routines, concentration difficulties, and the emotional ripple effects of life changes.
Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and she acknowledges that decision as an important part of the process. Her practice offers options for remote engagement to fit different circumstances and preferences, and she frames each engagement as a collaborative effort to understand current concerns and identify manageable next steps.
Her approach emphasizes tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person. She aims to meet clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while focusing on practical coping strategies for day-to-day challenges. Julia works with people who are navigating loss, shifts in roles or routines, concentration difficulties, and the emotional ripple effects of life changes.
Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and she acknowledges that decision as an important part of the process. Her practice offers options for remote engagement to fit different circumstances and preferences, and she frames each engagement as a collaborative effort to understand current concerns and identify manageable next steps.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Russian
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Antisocial personality, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149026468
- NPI Number: 1689439101
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote care tailored to individual needs
Julia structures online sessions around a personalized dialog and a treatment plan that reflect the priorities brought by each person. Her profile emphasizes tailoring conversation and plans to match what matters most to the individual, with attention to coping strategies for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges with focus or memory. This individualized planning is intended to guide collaborative goal setting and the selection of practical next steps.
Another documented emphasis is her practice of meeting people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. In remote work she sustains that stance through attentive listening and by adapting communication to suit preferences and language needs in English or Russian. She also focuses on skill-building for coping with life changes, grief, or attention difficulties, working together to identify manageable strategies and routines.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats are offered so that people can choose how they want to engage and to support ongoing collaboration over time.
How long has Julia been practicing?
Julia has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, attention, and memory concerns.
What are her credentials and license information?
She is an LCSW. The profile lists an Illinois license: IL LCSW 149026468.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions can be conducted in English and Russian.
Where is Julia located?
She is based in Illinois.
What communication methods are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.