About Julie
Julie McShane is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas. She has 16 years of experience as a licensed therapist and supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. Julie focuses on building a calm, open space where people can speak honestly.
She listens without judgment and helps clients put words to their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Her work often addresses everyday problems that feel overwhelming. That includes panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness. She also helps with questions about life purpose, midlife changes, and women's issues.
Julie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear goals. She partners with clients to develop steps they can try between meetings. Progress is tracked in regular check-ins and adjusted as needed.
People who choose Julie can expect straightforward conversation and practical strategies. She aims to help clients feel more capable of handling stress and to strengthen the skills they use in relationships and parenting. The focus is on steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.
Practical approaches for anxiety and stress, delivered online
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and manageable steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and patterns that feed anxiety and then testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. This helps with panic attacks, ongoing worry, and daily stressors. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed care that helps people process painful events at a pace they can tolerate. It includes grounding and safety planning alongside gradual work on memories and reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and comfort level and then tailor techniques to fit. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan over time to match progress and needs.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages for busy lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to communicate between sessions or for quieter, written conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and parenting schedules while keeping the focus on steady skill building and real-world change.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- Kansas
- Languages
- English
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