Julia Cameli

GET TO KNOW YOUR THERAPIST

Julia Cameli, MSW, LSW

THERAPY IS A UNIQUE JOURNEY FOR EVERYONE AND YOUR THERAPY PROCESS WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

SPECIALTIES

TEENS & EMERGING ADULTS
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES & BREAK UPS
LIFE TRANSITIONS & QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
GRIEF & LOSS
LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

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Julia Cameli MSW | Lincoln Park Therapy Group

WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST

Life can have unexpected difficulties and amidst the chaos, I want to create a safe space for people who are struggling with life’s challenges. Everyone deserves to find steadiness and truly discover themselves. Therapy is a place to dive into life’s obstacles while feeling wholeheartedly supported. Being a therapist is an honor and a privilege to help walk beside individuals in their lives!

I BECAME A THERAPIST TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEY ARE WORTHY OF A HAPPY AND FULFILLING LIFE.

PEOPLE COME TO THERAPY TO LEARN VALUABLE TOOLS, TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND TO WORK THROUGH THE DIFFICULTIES LIFE BRINGS. REACHING OUT FOR HELP CAN BE HARD, AND I COMMEND YOUR COURAGE TO START.

I believe that therapy takes time and that there is no pressure in one’s therapeutic journey. As your therapist, I will work to create a relationship that focuses on your goals and dreams. I will strive to build a strong connection of trust to help you to feel as comfortable as possible. I believe that you are the expert of your life, and I will be there to walk alongside you in this journey. Therapy can lead people to light and help people feel the happiness they deserve.

When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:

trust | connection | curiosity

As a therapist I focus on building rapport, creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, and empowering my clients to discover their strengths. I value empathy, patience, and self-compassion when I work with you, and I will support you as you lean into the thoughts and feelings that are holding you back from happiness in your life. I see the good in all people and want my clients to feel confident in their individualities, abilities, and strengths!

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WHO I WORK WITH

I specialize in working with adults, emerging adults, and teens who are experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with people from the LGBTQ+ community.

My area of expertise is helping teens and emerging adults establish their identity, cultivate self-esteem and self-confidence, and navigate difficult changes among the many pressures facing young people today.

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WHAT IF THERAPY BECOMES TOO OVERWHELMING?

Therapy is a journey that we will experience together. As your therapist, I will be there for you along the way in our therapeutic work. If at any point in therapy your emotions become too overwhelming, we can take time and slow down. There is no rush in therapy nor any set deadlines of when things should be “accomplished.” I am here to support you through whatever and encourage you to do what feels best for you.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

I completed my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
I have completed a 27.5 hour Living Brave course by Dr. Brené Brown focusing on Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy.
I am well-versed in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of light.” – Brené Brown

Loves spending quality time with family

Enjoys long-distance running

Loves to travel, especially to CA and FL

DO YOU WISH YOU WERE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HANDLE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS? DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS?

I would be honored to partner with you and help you discover the tools that can help make life more manageable. Together, we will find ways for you to meet your goals and increase your happiness and life satisfaction.

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