What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Julie has been my anchor in helping me accept ASD within the context of managing relationships. Most Illinois therapists treat ASD in isolation rather than part of a dynamic, person to person. Julie understand that for someone with this diagnosis to be successful, the entire village around them should offer support. I can't recommend Julie enough!”
MWLess than 6 months ago
“I go to therapy for ADHD. Being treated as an adult has not been easy. That is, until I found Julie through a friend who had seen her as part of a Chicago referral network. Julie has added color, emotion, depth, and new perspective to my condition which I didn't know exist. I have managed my symptoms successfully along with medication and am now a rockstar at my job, in large part to Julie. See her and see for yourself.”
HFLess than 6 months ago
About Julie Adler
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Narrative
Dialectical (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Existential
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Julie Adler
I believe that it’s the quality of the therapeutic relationship that makes therapy work. Something special happens when we allow ourselves to be witnessed, accepted, and seen by another person. I am privileged to be that witness every day. I listen to stories and silences: the words spoken aloud alongside the spaces between the words: that which is unspoken.
In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a writer. Whether spoken aloud, scribbled onto the page of a journal, or silently rehearsed in our minds, the words we use matter. How we tell the stories of our lives reflects the way we understand ourselves and what has happened to us. It mirrors how we feel about ourselves, the power we have (or don’t have) to make the changes in our lives we most crave, and how our deepest relationships have affected us. One of the therapeutic modalities I find helpful is narrative therapy. In narrative therapy, it’s possible to take a step back from the story we’ve been telling: take a fresh look at the story we inherited and/or created to make meaning in our lives. With a therapist who’s sensitive to language, we learn that we hold the pen (the laptop?) and we have the ability to change the way we tell the story. This is true at any age, at any point in our lives - even many years after a traumatic event or a troubled childhood.
It’s life’s unexpected twists and turns that brought you here - and they’re a part of your story that I will carry with tenderness and humility. I find that the mystery that unfolds in therapy helps us to understand and to bear the weight of the questions in our hearts: Why is this happening? How will I go on? Who am I? These are the questions that keep us awake at night.
Your story and the questions you ask about your life: the ones that persistently weave in and out of your mind - these are the guides that can lead you back to yourself.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Every relationship changes us: the people we encounter teach us about who we are and who we wish to be in the world.
We come to therapy to feel less alone in our stories - we seek out someone who will listen with an open mind and a compassionate heart. When we find the courage to seek out therapy, we hope that the burdens that felt too heavy to bear can become, slowly, more manageable. We take a tentative first step, we reach out, we invite someone new into our story, and we find that the story can change in unexpected ways. Vulnerability makes us stronger, though it may feel at first to be the opposite.
Being a therapist is the greatest privilege of my life and I don’t take a single moment for granted. Therapy is a container that can grow stronger and more expansive as time passes. The space holds memories, experiences, feelings shared in confidence and faith. As trust and safety grow, so do we. We begin to imagine possibilities that would otherwise have seemed inconceivable.
More than anything, I believe this: It’s never too late.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Adler University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1598334567
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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10/10 therapist and experience with Julie and Mentella
Less than 6 months agoIK
Julie has been my anchor in helping me accept ASD within the context of managing relationships. Most Illinois therapists treat ASD in isolation rather than part of a dynamic, person to person. Julie understand that for someone with this diagnosis to be successful, the entire village around them should offer support. I can't recommend Julie enough!
Less than 6 months agoMW
I go to therapy for ADHD. Being treated as an adult has not been easy. That is, until I found Julie through a friend who had seen her as part of a Chicago referral network. Julie has added color, emotion, depth, and new perspective to my condition which I didn't know exist. I have managed my symptoms successfully along with medication and am now a rockstar at my job, in large part to Julie. See her and see for yourself.
Less than 6 months agoHF
After seeing several Chicago therapists for my ADHD/ASD, I finally found a therapist who gets it. Time and time again Julie has been an excellent resource and guide to help me through some super challenging times in my life.
Less than 6 months agoCS
Julie is a national treasure, exceptional therapist, and exceptional person. She has been my therapist since relocating to Chicago and has helped me integrate my autism/ASD into my personal and work life. If not for her, I don't think I would have been able o overcome many of my day to day challenges.
Less than 6 months agoCB
Always enlightening about myself and encouraging.
Less than 1 year agoMT
I had a great experience with Julie. She was easy to talk to and helped me to better understand the complexities and themes of my life story. I highly recommend working with her!
Less than 1 year agoJK
Working with Julie has been one of the most grounding experiences I’ve had in therapy. From the very beginning, she brought a warmth and calm that made it easy to open up. What stands out most is how responsive and attentive she is — not just in her words, but in the way she truly listens. I’ve felt consistently seen, heard, and supported.
Thanks Julie!
Less than 1 year agoMV
Less than 6 months agoAM
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Is Julie Adler accepting new patients?
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Does Julie Adler accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Julie Adler online?
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What practice does Julie Adler work with?
Julie Adler works with Mentella Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Julie Adler?
Julie Adler frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Julie Adler on their profile.
What languages does Julie Adler speak?
Julie Adler speaks English.
How do patients rate Julie Adler in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Julie Adler. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.