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Meet Julia

A space to settle, soften, and grow.

Julia Schwartz, LCPC
Virtual across Illinois✿ Free consultation call

Founder & Therapist

Julia Schwartz

LCPC · NCC

I hope our work together will help you settle, soften, and breathe into the healthiest version of you.

Every part of you is accepted in this space.

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How I show up

Depth, with moments of lightness.

I believe healing happens in relationships- with ourselves and with others. In sessions, clients can expect a balance of steady support and gentle, honest guidance.

I believe therapy can hold both depth and moments of lightness, and we strive to create an environment that feels gentle, collaborative, and rooted in authenticity and care.

Humorroom to laugh, too
Humilityyou're the expert on you
Creativityno one-size-fits-all
Connectiongenuine, never scripted

Who I work with

Ages 13 and up.

TeensYoung adultsAdults
AnxietyPerfectionismPeople pleasingBoundariesTrauma AttachmentGriefLife transitionsBody imageRelationship with food Low moodFeeling stuck
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~ Curated & Chosen Together ~

My approach

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

01

EMDR

Helps process experiences that feel stuck, overwhelming, or difficult to move through.

02

Parts Work (IFS)

Understanding the inner critic, the anxious part, the protector, with curiosity and compassion.

03

Somatic

Noticing how your body responds to stress and building tools to feel grounded and steady.

04

Compassion-Focused

Softening self-criticism and meeting yourself with more kindness.

05

ACT & DBT

Practical skills for hard emotions, and moving toward what matters to you.

06

Strengths-Based

Honoring the parts of you that have gotten you to where you are today.

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Kind words from colleagues

Julia is a wonderful clinician. She creates a warm and inviting environment and cares deeply about her client's growth. Still Waters is lucky to have her!
Keilyn French, LCPCOwner of Still Waters Counseling
Julia is incredibly empathetic and genuine with every client she sees. She loves working with teens and young adults, connecting with them on a deep level. I feel so privileged to be working with her!
Rachel Stewart
Julia is a remarkable compassionate and empathic person who brings these gifts, as well as her immense clinical knowledge, to the counseling room. I am privileged to call Julia a colleague, and am inspired by her innovative approach to providing care.
Rachel Rambach, LCPC

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Credentials & background

Training that grounds the work.

LCPCLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Illinois
NCCNational Certified Counselor (NBCC)
EMDREye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
IFSParts work informed by Internal Family Systems

  1. University of Illinois Springfield

    Human Development Counseling.

  2. Licensed in Illinois

    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC).

  3. Still Waters Counseling

    Clinician at a Springfield group practice.

  4. The Rooted Wellness Group

    Founded a holistic practice for mind, body, and soul.

Life outside the session

A little more about me.

Julia smiling outdoors with her husband
with my people
Happy place

at the beach

Julia holding a fish she caught on a boat
happiest on a boat
Favorite season

anywhere in the sun ☀

Sunset over the ocean from the beach
beach sunsets

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Interested in growing with us?

Rooted is intentionally growing. Meet the vision and see how to reach out.

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Grow from the roots up

The best things grow from deep roots.

Let's start with yours.

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Questions? Call (213) 282-7899