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Julie Mcmonagle

LICSW

Helping people navigate stress and eating struggles

  • Client-centered care
  • 15 years experience
  • Supports grief and anxiety

About Julie

Julie Mcmonagle is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and struggles with eating and body image. She offers calm, respectful care and focuses on building confidence and motivation. Julie aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable for anyone ready to try.

She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals at the heart of sessions. That means listening closely, asking practical questions, and working together to shape a plan that fits each person's life. Julie helps people name what matters most and find small, concrete ways to move forward.

In sessions she addresses anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and life transitions like separation or blended family stress. She also supports people coping with grief, guilt, and social anxiety. Her work is focused on helping clients regain routine, motivation, and a clearer sense of direction.

Julie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She brings steady support and respect while clients test new habits and attitudes. Over time many people notice reduced overwhelm and improved coping.

Clients work together with Julie to set realistic steps and track progress. She emphasizes practical strategies that fit day-to-day life and values each person’s experience. This straightforward style aims to make therapy useful and approachable for people at different stages of change.

Client-centered care and online therapy options

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than on labels. The therapist listens with attention and reflects what the person says. This approach helps when someone needs to build self-esteem, manage anxiety, or work through grief by clarifying personal goals and values.

That same client-centered stance can make online sessions feel straightforward and practical. The therapist and client collaborate on what to try in between meetings, set realistic steps, and check progress together. This collaborative process helps tailor methods to each person’s needs, whether working on eating and food-related concerns, managing trauma responses, or reducing social anxiety.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations. The original biography does not specify which formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. The therapist will work with clients to choose an approach and a schedule that fits their goals and daily routine.

License and NPI

LICSW Minnesota · No. 14124
NPI1366876658

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, trauma, and eating and food-related issues.

What is her basic therapy style?

Julie practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and shaping treatment around each person’s goals and needs.

How long has she worked in the field?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, and is based in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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