Julia Gekhter, LCSW

Julia Gekhter, LCSW

Psychotherapist
501 N Riverside Dr, Gurnee, IL
Julia Gekhter, LCSW, is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, integrative mental-health clinician, and co-founder of Shape the Wave Longevity Centers and Team Wellness Partners. With a background in medical, behavioral, and mind-body care, Julia specializes in helping adults who are navigating chronic stress, life transitions, relational trauma, burnout, and health-related challenges. Her clinical work combines evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT-informed skills, and trauma-focused therapy) with somatic awareness, mindfulness, and innovative approaches like home-based “movie therapy” to make healing feel practical, accessible, and deeply human. Julia collaborates closely with medical and wellness teams to provide truly integrated care-connecting mental health, physical health, hormones, and lifestyle so that clients can “shape the wave” of their lives with more agency, clarity, and resilience.

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About Julia Gekhter

Focus areas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Supportive Psychotherapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Languages spoken

English, Russian

Getting to know Julia Gekhter

Julia Gekhter, LCSW, is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, integrative mental-health clinician, and co-founder of Shape the Wave Longevity Centers and Team Wellness Partners. With a background in medical, behavioral, and mind-body care, Julia specializes in helping adults who are navigating chronic stress, life transitions, relational trauma, burnout, and health-related challenges. Her clinical work combines evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT-informed skills, and trauma-focused therapy) with somatic awareness, mindfulness, and innovative approaches like home-based “movie therapy” to make healing feel practical, accessible, and deeply human. Julia collaborates closely with medical and wellness teams to provide truly integrated care-connecting mental health, physical health, hormones, and lifestyle so that clients can “shape the wave” of their lives with more agency, clarity, and resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Julia Gekhter, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Shape The Wave
501 N Riverside Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Illinois Chicago, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1689439101

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Julia Gekhter has 2 office locations in Gurnee, view full addresses on Julia Gekhter's profile.

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Julia Gekhter frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Julia Gekhter on their profile.

What languages does Julia Gekhter speak?

Julia Gekhter speaks English and Russian.

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