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Online therapist

Julie McShane

Focused support for common life challenges

Credentials
LSCSW
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Julie

Julie McShane is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) based in Kansas with 16 years of experience as a licensed therapist. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and anger. Julie aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind and start making small changes.

She emphasizes clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions often begin by identifying the most pressing problems and breaking them into manageable pieces.

Background and approach

Julie listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and helps clients try out different ways of responding to everyday challenges. Julie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and communication problems. She also supports work around isolation, life purpose, midlife transitions, and women’s issues.

Her experience includes guiding people through difficult emotions and helping them rebuild routines that feel helpful. In her approach Julie encourages collaboration. She works with each person to set goals they can actually use between sessions.

Progress is tracked in simple, practical ways so changes are visible over time. People who choose Julie can expect straightforward talk, respectful listening, and tools to manage stress and strong emotions. She combines real-world strategies with ongoing support to help clients make lasting adjustments.

Evidence-based approaches and online convenience

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and rebuild everyday routines. One common approach focuses on skills to calm the body and mind during panic or high anxiety; it teaches breathing, grounding, and simple behavioral changes to reduce symptoms. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people safely process painful memories and learn new ways of responding to reminders without becoming overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to identify what feels most helpful and adjusts methods based on goals and preferences. She explains options in plain language and tests small changes together to find what helps most.

The online format offers practical benefits. Video calls and phone sessions let people connect from home when schedules are tight. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick ways to check in or work through brief issues between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, and anger. Additional focus areas include communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, midlife changes, panic, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Julie listens carefully, helps break problems into small steps, and suggests tools clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of experience as a licensed therapist and more than two decades of professional work overall.
Where is Julie licensed and based?
Julie is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, licensed in Kansas with licence number KS LSCSW LSCSW 4682.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Kansas
Languages
English

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