My purpose in counseling is to provide a holistic approach to wellness, using art, movement, education, counseling, and inner healing to those of all ages suffering from emotional, mental health, or substance use disorders - especially, but not limited to, victims of childhood neglect and abuse, human trafficking, military combat experience, and/or other forms of trauma. I am down-to-earth and I give you my full attention and active listening skills, focusing on your unique perspectives and experiences without making assumptions or judgements. Once we discuss together and determine what goals you would like to achieve in therapy, we choose the best approach. Since I am trained in several psychological approaches, such as, client-centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR and more, you will find an approach that fits your needs. Therapy is fluid and differing approaches may be better suited for each treatment goal. I have a great deal of hope, compassion, and understanding to offer with a wide and varied array of life experiences, education, and tools from which to draw.
Before I became a counselor, I attended Penn State and worked in the steel mills of Western PA on summer breaks. When my parents divorced, I dropped out of school and joined the military and completed my undergraduate degree. I served for four years in the US Navy as a Chinese Linguist assigned to the National Security Agency. After that, I programmed computers for John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. My work history also includes providing administrative assistance in differing marketplaces and educational institutions. I completed my Master's degree through a graduate assistantship while raising three girls as a single mother. After completing ministry school in NC, I was a singles and evangelism pastor for a short time until I met and married my husband. I've been married now for 19 years and have raised a blended family of 7 children who are all grown. This is why I believe in your resiliency and your ability to overcome the hardships in which you find yourself. I am very invested in your wellness. Though at times you may think that nothing will improve, you've made a really important first step in the right direction by choosing BetterHelp. And I hope to use all of my experience and education toward understanding where you are while helping you move forward and achieve your counseling goals.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 10138
MI LPC 6401009820
PA LPC PC016231
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Julie Klecker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Julie helped me tremendously while working together. She really cared about me and made it a point to make sure I was okay every time before ending our sessions. She was always there for me when I needed her and helped me work through some pretty intense trauma that I didn't even know I still needed to work through. She has helped improve my mental health so much!
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
There’s so much good that I want to say about my sessions with Julie but there’s too much to list. The main thing is it was a blessing to have found her as my therapist! I look forward to my healing and I’m glad she is on the journey with me!
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Klecker is so compassionate and supportive. I’m grateful for all the guidance she has offered me!
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Julie is an excellent therapist, and has been extremely helpful to me.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lots of experience
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and anger management
Julie is empathetic, compassionate and honest. She listens and interjects and asks really good and reglective questions. JUlie answers my rhetorical questions w/ input. It was very important for me to have a Christian counselor and Julie is very good at bringing God into the acceptance and healing process. I am blessed to have her as my counselor. And the Better Help folks are very blessed to have her on your team
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, adhd, grief, and compassion fatigue