Julie Zemke

Julie Zemke accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Georgia are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Julie Zemke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Julie is licensed to practice in Georgia and Wisconsin, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Julie’s Georgia license number is CSW007109, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Julie Zemke has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Julie’s education and training include MSW - Mental Health & Substance Use, University of Wisconsin. Over that time, Julie has worked closely with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Julie is part of that group.

Julie Zemke works with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Julie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Julie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Julie Zemke draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Julie’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, empowering, and humorous. In Julie’s words: “My goal is to support you in clarifying values, setting goals, and creating meaningful change.”

Julie Zemke (she/her) offers therapy in English. Julie identifies as White. Julie provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Julie Zemke offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Julie is licensed in Georgia and Wisconsin, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Julie Zemke is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Julie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Julie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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