About Julie
Julie Porath is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, practicing in Minnesota with more than two decades of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family issues. Julie talks plainly and listens closely to help people find practical ways forward.
She has particular experience supporting women through personal challenges and life changes such as divorce and separation. Julie centers the client's own knowledge of their story and works to build on existing strengths.
How Julie works
Sessions tend to emphasize realistic steps toward clearer communication, regained confidence, and manageable routines. Julie uses straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. She helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and set small goals that add up.
The work is paced to the person's needs rather than a fixed agenda. Appointments are commonly scheduled in the late afternoons and evenings, with many openings on Wednesdays and occasional late Sunday slots. The scheduling rhythm aims to fit around busy days and parenting responsibilities.
In session, Julie focuses on practical strategies and steady encouragement. She supports people through transitions and helps them build skills for dealing with stress and relationship strain. Progress is measured in daily changes and clearer choices.
What Julie works with
The areas below are the ones Julie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Self esteem
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches delivered online
Julie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes practical coping skills for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and manageable routines to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on communication strategies for relationship and family concerns - practicing how to express needs, set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations more effectively.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julie collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust as needed. The plan evolves based on progress, preferences, and what feels most useful in everyday life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, parenting, or irregular schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be a simpler option that uses less bandwidth and can fit during breaks. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, shorter updates, or ongoing reflection between sessions. Together these formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and responsive to changing needs.
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