Julie Gruca
Counselor, MA, LCPC (she, her)
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Let's Connect (773) 917-8225
Let's be real, life is tough sometimes. It can be hard enough just to get through the day, only to be up all night fighting worries that won’t let go. Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and having barely enough energy to get through the next day. Trying to control anxiety isn’t working, the intrusive and unwanted thoughts just keep coming on stronger. It’s getting harder to remember the last time you felt good and even more difficult to know how or where to start to sort it out. Even though you’re feeling stuck, you know things could be better. Reconnecting to yourself and to what makes life meaningful is not as far away as it might
It’s time to get unstuck and find your way back to a joyful life! By reconnecting to what makes your life meaningful, focusing on your strengths, we can re-open the door for progress. You will find ways to push past the worries and reclaim your sense of self. You will feel lighter and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way. You will live your life.
I help people take what feels unmanageable, and make it manageable. Through a focus on patience, support, and action, I empower people to uncover new ways of conquering old problems. I practice with an intersectional lens and a commitment to creating a safe spaces for everyone. Reach out and we can get things moving in the right direction!
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
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
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