Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149026468
- NPI
- 1689439101
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Julia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Grief and loss
- Attention and focus
- Depression and mood
About Julia
Julia Gekhter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with seven years of professional experience. She concentrates on common day-to-day struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attention and concentration concerns often described as ADHD symptoms.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. She works to make discussions specific and concrete so decisions and next steps feel clearer. She adapts what they talk about to the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method.
Julia has experience helping people manage loss and grief and the emotional ripple effects that follow. She also supports people facing social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, postpartum depression, and the challenges of aging and geriatric issues. She has worked with issues related to isolation and antisocial personality features as part of broader care.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens, asks targeted questions, and helps people test small changes between sessions. That can mean practical coping skills, routines for concentration, or ways to step back from overwhelming thoughts.
Julia speaks English and Russian. She is based in Illinois and holds the LCSW credential. If you want to try sessions, follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based approaches Julia uses include problem-focused cognitive techniques and behavioral strategies. Problem-focused cognitive techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety and rumination. Behavioral strategies break goals into small, repeatable actions such as short graded exposures for social fears or structured routines to improve concentration. A second useful approach is practical skills training for mood and stress management. This involves teaching straightforward tools like breathing and activity scheduling, then practicing them between sessions to see what fits daily life. That kind of work is suited to worries about depression, grief, and coping through life changes. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will review what you want to change, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions are intended to be a place to test ideas and refine strategies together. The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or another format is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow short check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time while keeping continuity of care.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Russian
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and attention and concentration concerns often noted as ADHD symptoms. Additional areas include postpartum depression, social anxiety, OCD features, isolation, aging issues, and trauma-related stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions emphasize practical conversation and problem-solving. The therapist adapts dialogue and plans to the individual's needs and focuses on concrete steps and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julia has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to those within the therapist's permitted jurisdiction.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for specific pricing tied to your region.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers