Julie Zemke , LCSW

Julie Zemke is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of professional experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, and a range of life changes. She brings an authentic and direct yet compassionate style, working to empower people to set healthier boundaries, find their voice, and act more assertively while also honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Julie s approach blends practical skills training with empathy and a sense of humor, which she values as an important coping resource. Her clinical background spans inpatient, residential, jail, crisis intervention, and outpatient mental health settings, and she has particular expertise in adult mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients better manage emotions, reduce distress, and improve relationships and daily functioning.

Julie is licensed in Georgia, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has found professional fulfillment in offering practical tools that support improved quality of life and greater emotional regulation. She also offers live chat, video, and phone sessions on weekends and weeknights and remains highly accessible through messaging.