Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Racine, WI

It is common to feel trapped by our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and we often struggle to identify the impact they have on our well-being until it feels too overwhelming to handle. This is particularly true for those suffering from OCD behaviors. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and behaviors to better understand the impact they have on their well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a plan of care that draws from evidence-based approaches. My role as a counselor is to be a partner in helping clients move through, not around, concerns in their way.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. This includes OCD, phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks, generalized anxiety and worry, perfectionism, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, body dysmorphia, hoarding, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), and excoriation (skin-picking). My approach is motivational, structured, and practical utilizing evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

I am a therapist with a passion for healing trauma. My approach begins with creating a space where my clients feel safe, heard, and in control every step of the way. I believe that building a genuine connection is vital to the healing process, so I'd like to get to know you and your unique story. I view it as a privilege to walk with you through your past, help you understand your present, and guide you towards the future you're seeking.

100%Virtual appointments available for residents of IL and WI. I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and more. The treatment approaches I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. While all of the approaches I use are empirically validated for the treatment of Anxiety disorders, I also adapt treatment to meet all clients where they are at. Your goals are my goals and it is possible to experience relief from the symptoms that are keeping you from what you value most in life.

As a therapist I am committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental, compassion space for you to embrace vulnerability and start your journey of personal growth and healing.

Life isn't adding up to what you imagined. You may have a nagging sense that something is missing, leaving you wrestling with anxiety or feeling trapped by the past. Whether you've exhausted all avenues or are finally ready to confront what you've been avoiding, taking this next step can feel daunting. It's especially difficult when it feels like nobody truly understands what you're going through. But here you are—because you refuse to stay stuck. What you’ve been through isn’t easy, but I want to assure you that there's hope for healing and happiness ahead.

As a clinician, I believe that the major mechanism of change during therapy comes from the relationship that is developed and fostered between myself and my clients. My approach is individualized to meet each person’s uniqueness and I advocate for clients to take the lead as they are the experts in their lives. I work with clients of all ages, with a special interest in working with adolescents, eating disorder clients, as well as those with personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and grief to help them reach a meaningful and fulfilling life.

On the outside, it looks like you have it all together, but deep down you're filled with stress and anxiety. Are you trying to juggle everything, with little motivation and/or progress? It is a scary feeling that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, alone and stuck. Together we can work through life challenges, whether it involves current issues that interfere with daily life or past events that keep coming up. My goal is to open your mind, expand your thoughts on what is possible, to offer you a vision for your future, to enhance your current skills to create healthier ones. This is YOUR journey... Take charge today!

Reaching out for help is a significant step, and I deeply appreciate the vulnerability and leap of faith it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship. I believe that taking the time to get a true sense of a client’s perspective and lived experience is the first and most important step in addressing the concerns and challenges brought into treatment. Because of this, I strive to fully understand the clients I have the privilege to work with.

I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.

So, I guess your question would be, "Why should I choose you as my therapist over others? Will I make more progress working with you?" I do believe in educating clients with regard to CBT/DBT/Mindfulness techniques, which are invaluable when used to improve everyday functioning and helping individuals manage distress. However, where clients remain stuck is a combination of 1) Not being aware of underlying unresolved issues and 2) Not knowing how to get at them and bring them forward to consciousness. Often, therapists work with traumatic 'events' that clients bring to them. I process these events, but also help uncover more.

Hello and welcome to my Psychology Today web directory. Thank-you for your interest in working with me. When you're wounded, lost or struggling it can be difficult to reach out to find the right kind of help that can empower you to take back your life. Whether you're facing difficult relationships, chronic health problems, traumatic life experiences, depression, anxiety and despair, or simply a feeling that you must be missing out on something everyone else seems to have... I want you to know this:

Julianne is a warm and genuine counselor who is passionate about helping clients. Julianne has a particular interest in relationships, as she considers connecting with people a central task in life. Julianne sees adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, processing decisions, or relationship issues. As an outgrowth of relationship work, Julianne also enjoys helping clients to honor the loss of loved ones through grief work. She looks forward to helping clients explore the many ways to facilitate transformation; please call to discover whether Julianne can help you move forward.