- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- MN Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Julie
Julie Duncan is a Minnesota psychologist who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and trauma. She is listed with the credential MN Psychologist LP4663 and brings three years of clinical experience in community mental health. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at parents and caregivers seeking practical help.
Julie focuses on clear, usable strategies rather than jargon. She listens first, then helps set manageable goals.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize problem-solving, emotion regulation, and building skills that fit everyday life. She often uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her style is interactive and collaborative.
She treats people with respect and sensitivity and encourages active input about the pace and focus of work. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding reasons to change and building confidence to try new steps. Julie has worked in community mental health settings and has experience supporting people who have faced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
She has also worked with individuals on the autism spectrum and with parents navigating care for children with autism spectrum disorder. People new to therapy are welcome; Julie often helps those taking their first steps. Sessions can include short-term problem-focused work or longer-term support for mood disorders, parenting strain, and life transitions.
Her approach aims to be practical, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s goals.
What Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Julie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Julie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for people to describe what matters to them and helps them identify goals and next steps that feel useful.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, panic, depression, and parenting-related stress by breaking big problems into small, doable steps.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify why change matters to them and find internal motivation to try new things. It can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the first steps.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is and isn't helping.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't wanted. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for short check-ins, brief skills practice, or keeping momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into parenting and work routines.
Questions people ask about Julie
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, trauma, parenting issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her therapy approach like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to build practical skills.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience working in community mental health settings with a broad range of concerns, including trauma and support for people on the autism spectrum.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Minnesota and holds the credential MN Psychologist LP4663.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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