Therapist in Overland Park, Kansas Julie Williams, Therapist

Julie Williams, LSCSW, is committed to helping clients navigate their mental health journey by providing a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment. Practicing in Kansas with LifeStance Health, Julie offers a wealth of experience and expertise to support individuals in overcoming their challenges. Her approach is collaborative, working with clients to identify and address internal conflicts and barriers that hinder personal growth. By setting goals and developing necessary skills, Julie helps clients improve their quality of life and achieve lasting change. Julie is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, ARFID, orthorexia, and more. She also addresses related issues such as body image concerns, emotional eating, over-exercising, obsession with perfection, excessive guilt, and shame. Julie’s extensive experience in this area allows her to provide specialized care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. In addition to her focus on eating disorders, Julie offers comprehensive support for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, and end-of-life issues. She employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach is informed by her experience in inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care settings. Julie also provides services to a diverse range of populations, including women, men, and the LGBTQ+ community. She offers individual therapy and group therapy, ensuring that each client receives the support they need. Julie’s interventions are designed to be inclusive and sensitive to the unique experiences of each client, helping them find their authentic selves and live through their values instead of their fears or anxieties. Outside of her professional work, Julie enjoys creating art using collage techniques and found objects, reflecting movement, energy, and mood in her whimsical pieces. She loves spending time in nature, hiking, and enjoying outdoor activities with her dog. Julie also treasures moments spent with friends over coffee or tea, engaging in meaningful conversations that make time stand still. Additionally, she has a passion for making her own fragrances and personal care products, helping others find their scent profile and discussing all things fragrance-related.