Julie Gruca
Counselor, MA, LCPC (she, her)
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Let's Connect (773) 917-8225
Worry is a shapeshifter! One day it looks like the fear of being judged by others or causing harm, getting sick or physically hurt; the next it is the fear of being less than perfect, or uncertain about the future. Worry can get tangled up with everyday stress, important events, with intrusive thoughts that feel upsetting or scary to have. Worry makes you feel trapped, in our routines, in indecision, in our own minds. Worry can get stuck on specific phobias, creating a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Learning how to manage worry, wherever it pops up, can give us the tools to break free from fear and live the lives we want.
Therapy is a team effort! For my part, I bring a warm, friendly, and curious presence to build our collaboration upon. Our work will be structured, but also adapt to the needs of the moment. We can sit with discomfort while acknowledging and exploring the impact social systems have on our well-being or laugh together through a moment of goofiness.
It’s time to break free from worry! I help clients get unstuck in anxious moments using my experience and training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which addresses worry in many forms, including generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, and specific phobias. Take a step into the unknown and reach out to schedule a consultation today!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Julie Gruca now - (773) 917-8225
Let's Connect (773) 917-8225
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Health
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sana
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.016807 Julie Gruca
- Attended Adler University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Julie Gruca
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 917-8225
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
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Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused