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Julia Matson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Available both in-person and online
120 Main Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am now offering monthly drop-in groups online. These experiential groups will focus on cultivating mindfulness, creative expression, and resiliency. Please email me for more information! Insurance and self-pay options are available. I believe that as we connect and attune to our inner wisdom and intuition, our path becomes clearer, we nourish and clarify our gifts, and we find the courage and compassion to show up as our genuine selves. We have many storytellers- our heart, our mind, our body, our spirit. Often through our upbringing and life experiences we learn to ignore or shut down those storytellers in order to survive.
In therapy we will find safe ways to tune into your inner messages and wisdom. We will use a variety of approaches depending on your interests and needs: art and expressive therapies, sand tray, EMDR, mindfulness, energy work, somatic/body based therapies, and traditional talk therapy.
Together we will work to build a relationship that feels safe and welcoming, and I will accompany you as we explore and strengthen your inner and outer resources. I am passionate about helping people heal their core wounds so they can connect with and fully embody their authentic Self. The world needs you!
Call or Julia Matson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 576-0073

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map

(224) 576-0073
My website
I offer both in person and telehealth, and have current daytime openings during the week. I look forward to meeting you!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (224) 576-0073
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map

(224) 576-0073
My website
I offer both in person and telehealth, and have current daytime openings during the week. I look forward to meeting you!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept many insurances, as well as self-pay, and can offer sliding scale. Please verify your benefits with your insurance.
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073
"
We accept many insurances, as well as self-pay, and can offer sliding scale. Please verify your benefits with your insurance.
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149016441 Julia Matson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Attended Loyola University Chicago, M.S.W., MA in Women's Studies, Graduated 2008
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (224) 576-0073
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (224) 576-0073

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I believe building a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, trusting, and supportive, is key when working to heal our inner wounds.
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073
"
I believe building a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, trusting, and supportive, is key when working to heal our inner wounds.
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073

Endorsement

Klara Suparman
Klara Suparman
Licensed Clinical Professional CounselorLCPCATR-BC
Julia is a warm, compassionate, grounded, and insightful therapist. She leads with curiosity and creativity with those she works with. I have had the pleasure of seeing the positive impact of her work over several years - I highly recommend Julia!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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In our first session we will discuss what your hopes and expectations are for therapy, and what approaches may best suit your needs and personality. I am now offering monthly drop-in groups online - designed to build community, strengthen resiliency, and create space for nourishing self-care!
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073
"
In our first session we will discuss what your hopes and expectations are for therapy, and what approaches may best suit your needs and personality. I am now offering monthly drop-in groups online - designed to build community, strengthen resiliency, and create space for nourishing self-care!
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 576-0073

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(224) 576-0073

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer both in person and telehealth, and have current daytime openings during the week. I look forward to meeting you!
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 576-0073
"
I offer both in person and telehealth, and have current daytime openings during the week. I look forward to meeting you!
Photo of Julia Matson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 576-0073