GET TO KNOW YOUR THERAPIST
Julia Cameli
Julia Cameli, MSW, LSW
THERAPY IS A UNIQUE JOURNEY FOR EVERYONE AND YOUR THERAPY PROCESS WILL BE TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.
SPECIALTIES
TEENS & EMERGING ADULTS
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES & BREAK UPS
LIFE TRANSITIONS & QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
GRIEF & LOSS
LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST
I’m here to help you explore your emotions, uncover your strengths, and take steps toward the kind of life that feels authentic and grounded. You are the expert in your own story. My role is to support you with care, presence, and trust as we navigate that story together.
I BECAME A THERAPIST TO HELP PEOPLE REALIZE 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.
When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:
SAFETY | ATTUNEMENT | SELF-DISCOVERY
At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a space where you feel emotionally safe, deeply understood, and encouraged to explore who you are without judgment. I believe healing starts when you feel truly seen—so I focus on building a relationship rooted in trust, compassion, and meaningful connection.
My approach is grounded in empathy, patience, and presence. Whether you’re working through anxiety, heartbreak, or uncertainty about your next chapter, I’ll help you tune into your emotions, discover your inner strengths, and take steps that feel aligned with your values and goals.
So—what would it feel like to show up for yourself fully, without apology?
WHO I WORK WITH
Life can feel heavy sometimes—especially when you’re trying to manage emotions, relationships, and expectations all at once. You might feel like you’re supposed to have things figured out, but inside, you’re overwhelmed, unsure, or just… stuck.
I specialize in working with teens, emerging adults, and adults navigating anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or identity-related questions. Many of my clients are moving through breakups, exploring their place in the world, or facing major decisions about school, work, or family.
I have a special passion for supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and helping young people establish a strong sense of self in a world that often sends mixed messages about who they should be. Whether you’re in a season of uncertainty or seeking long-term growth, therapy can be a space to explore your emotions with honesty and care—without pressure to have all the answers.
WHAT IF THERAPY BECOMES TOO OVERWHELMING?
A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- I completed my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and I am Licensed Social Worker with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- I’ve completed a 27.5-hour Living Brave course by Dr. Brené Brown focused on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy, and I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Outside of the therapy room, I love spending quality time with family, long-distance running, and traveling—especially to California and Florida.
Loves spending quality time with family
Enjoys long-distance running
Loves to travel, especially to CA and FL
If you’re ready to begin your own journey, I’d be honored to support you.
You can schedule an appointment using our online scheduler or by emailing us at appointments@