Julie Dodson, Therapist, IN | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(97 reviews)

MA, LCSW Julie Dodson

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

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Julie Dodson is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MA, LCSW Years in Practice: 35 State: Indiana

I am an Individual, Couple and Family Counselor licensed in the State of Indiana. My undergraduate degree is in Marriage and Family Relations. My Master's Degree is in Counseling Psychology, and my doctoral work is also in Counseling Psychology. I have been a professional counselor for 35 years. I have served numerous clients, with a variety of life issues during this time, including anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy, parenting concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and domestic violence, as well as many others.

My primary counseling style is very relational and respectful. I believe that all persons deserve kindness, sensitivity and understanding. My therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive and psychoeducational styles. While I would never impose my values or beliefs on anyone, I am a Christian who is comfortable providing biblically-based counseling. I tailor this to each client's request and theology. I have served numerous clients who are of other faiths over the years. Applying biblical principals is as individual as any other aspect of the assistance I provide to each unique client.

I love helping others experience growth and health, in themselves and in their relationships. Seeking assistance in this process can be a bit intimidating, and I applaud you for taking this step. I very much look forward to meeting you and helping you in any way I am able.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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I have tried other therapist before and there was always a disconnect. My situation is not common and some have trouble understanding the dynamics or finding solutions. She has been wonderful and empathetic. She is easy to talk to and understands the situation. She has helped me brainstorm ideas for solutions and helped me to sort out what I was thinking and feeling. I am glad I found her.

Julie is amazing! She is kind, gentle, and has become a true friend. She speaks truth to me without judgement. She has a sense of humor and laughs with me. She asks the hard questions, but only to help me reflect. She never acts like she has all of the answers, only that she enjoys helping me arrive at them on my own. Every session, she points me to Jesus. She shares scripture, and we share experiences. She has written devotionals and has shared them with me. We have enjoyed talking about them together. And the most meaningful act she has done for me, is to pray aloud for me. It left me feeling stronger and more confident that I am moving forward into becoming a better version of myself. Thanks, Julie!

Julie is awesome! Loved every minute of her services. She sets expectations of the journey to recovery well and then is right there with you step by step. She not only gives practical medical advise but also backs it with scripture when needed as well. She helped me redefine who I am and how I see myself. Ultimately she gave me hope every time I got together with her!

I appreciate everything she is doing to help me through this difficult time. She does not judge me or push things on me and I appreciate that.

Julie was amazing. She helped me through a particularly difficult time. I’m thankful that I found her at that moment.

Julie has been a great resource for me. She is great at communicating and validating my feelings. I highly recommend her.

I’ve already talked about this app to multiple people. I absolutely love it. It’s like having a professional best friend in your pocket at all times.

Julie is a true professional. She is also compassionate and shows care for her clients. I highly recommend Julie.

Thank you Julie!

Julie is very professional and has adapted my counseling to fit my needs and what works for me. I have recommended Faithful Counseling online to a few people as well as Julie. It is convenient and confidential. She will work with your schedule so no one really has to know your doing this if you want to keep that between the two of you.

I have really enjoyed my short time with Julie. She has given me solid counseling and is a great person. I was only able to speak with her on the phone once because of my schedule, but it was a great session. I would recommend her to anyone that I know. She said some kind things to me that I will always take with me wherever I go. Julie shows that she is more than qualified and I have appreciated her help with my issues.

I have only worked with Julie for a short time. I have had previous counseling experience and it was positive but feel like I have made more progress with Julie in our short time. She has a way of putting you in the driver’s seat that makes you feel secure, supported and optimistic. She is personable so you feel engaged and important while still being professional and guiding you on your journey to better mental health. Even when we are addressing things that are difficult for me to accept and face I do not feel attacked because it truly feels like she is guiding me through it, we are moving forward. She won’t let me stall in the negativity and self doubt.

Julie Dodson is a great counselor she listens to my issues and concerns without judgement. She has the best ways to address them (through a worksheet, journaling or just an explanation). I feel like she is an expert in this field and I feel blessed to have her in my life. I am confident with her support I will successfully address my issues and learn to effectively deal with life.

Julie is well qualified, a great listener, and very knowledgable. She helped me understand my choices. She's compassionate while remaining completely professional. You will be well served with Julie as your counselor.

Julie is a great mentor and a wonderful counselor with great wisdom and knowledge. She guides and assists me in the various issues I face both mentally and emotionally. I would highly recommend her as she provides great sound advice that makes me realize what the specific issue is on at hand and how I can in a practical and useful manner use the tools she explains and gives me to combat my anxiety, depression, and other negative thinking and irrational thoughts I have. Very sweet, great listener, and am very grateful for her guidance as a counselor!

I was desperate to find a way to work through some of our problems but couldn’t find time to schedule regular face to face sessions and Julie has been a God send. I can work on things at my own pace but always know I can reach out to her if needed. I’m so thankful I found this site.

Julie has been a support for me throughout the past 10 months. She has provided wise counsel in circumstances that I have little control over. She has made herself available at the last minute and has answered emails in a very timely manner. Having a person of faith to share with me during this time has kept me from giving up hope.

I worked with Julie for six months. I can literally say that she changed my life; she helped me see things from different perspectives and made me understand how much of a difference can make the kind of mindset we have. She always treats me with respect and kindness and has a natural ability to understand others and their particular and different personalities. I always appreciate how she connects the psychological aspects of counseling with the spiritual side of it by offering biblical views on the matter we are talking about. No matter the topics we are discussing she always makes me feel safe and that me and my opinions are valued. I would definitely recommend working with Julie; you will not feel that she's only your counselor but your friend cause of her natural ability to be compassionate, intuitive and wise :)

Julie is the most wonderful counselor. Her approach is friendly, respectful, caring and compassionate. She really listens to what you have to say and responds without judgement. She provided a safe place for you to speak as honest as you wish too. She makes you feel comfortable in who you are and encourages you to make changes in your life that will only better yourself and your situation. The most inspiring feature about Julie is her faith in God and her ability to remind you that God loves you no matter who you are or what you have done. Her knowledge of the Bible and her security in her walk with God is so very encouraging. Julie is the most wonderful lady and I feel so incredibly blessed and thankful to her for taking the time to help me. I feel so much stronger and have more clarity of thought since carrying out my sessions with Julie and can honestly say that, having felt completely lost in my relationship with God, I know feel stronger and 'on fire' for the Lord. Julie, I will never be able to thank you enough for the kindness, compassion and honesty you have shown me over the last few months. Your support is so very much appreciated by me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for scraping me out of this hole I've allowed myself to live in.

She is very bright, encouraging, uplifting to be thinking the truth in the LORD as we should, giving hope when life brings clouds of doubt, discouragement, and when I'm on the verge of dispare. She is very patient to clarify communication, and gently remind me of steps I need to walk towards living & growing in Christ.

Julie is considerate and caring. She offers amazing support and help with a grace filled perspective.

I am enjoying working with Julie very much. Very helpful!

We recently started working with Julie and she is wonderful! She is very knowledgeable, great listener, patient, and she gets back to us all the time.

Valuable counseling at an affordable cost with the convenience of not leaving home. Julie is a blessing!

Julie gives good advices to me, she really understands me, and she never judge me. She also tries her best to give her most objective point of view to me, which is really helpful. And the most important thing is, Julie is such a faithful lady in Christ, which helped me a lot with my decision making and value building.

I don't know her very well but I've already started to fully trust her in any and all subjects. I am looking forward to purging un healthy habits and working on a healthy mental lifestyle.

Julie has the utmost respect for where I am and my counseling at all times! She is affirmative, compassionate, and has been very helpful in crisis situations as well! I would recommend her confidentiality and expertise to anyone that needs in-depth and compassionate counseling! I always appreciate her face base, not too pushy But just appropriately on key when I need what I need!

Thanks so much Julie!. It is amazing the things I'm starting to realize about myself. I just had no way of getting to these realizations without your expertise. You know just what to ask.. And so painstakingly find the needle in the haystack that i am hiding from myself unknowingly!. What a gift you are ! Blessings!

Julie is great at deciphering blobs of words, and she clearly understood what areas of my life I was having trouble in. She was very attentive to my needs, whatever they might have been. I love the idea of Faithful Counseling and wish you all much success. If I were to come back, I’d ask to work with Julie Dodson again. Thank you.

Julie is an amazing counselor. She has been a great help thus far in supporting me with my self-worth and esteem. I would say one of the best qualities about her is her listening skills. I look forward to the work we will do moving forward.

Julie has been an empathetic and insightful listener regarding my situation. I am grateful for her help. I would highly recommend her services.

Julie is amazing. She really listens and her experience shines through because she can take complex issues and condense answers that make sense and are easy to follow. I loved working with her.

She's great. Provides Godly advice that is on point!

In my short time working with Julie she has been very personable, professional, and responds to messages very timely. I can sense she genuinely cares and offers excellent service to her clients. I am thankful for her partnering with me in working through life.

We have just started a few sessions with Julie and we definitely are getting the support and guidance we need. She is very patient, experienced and understanding. She respects her clients during the conversation. We feel lucky to have her become our counselor and look forward to the following sessions.

Julie is very good at getting to the point and picking up on the underlying issues. She is kind, smart and respectful.

She is very caring and listens to me, and also provides me with specific ways to work on things I need to change in my life for the better.

Julie understands how much I need to be listened to, and to be able to process so many things with another person. She does not judge me, but allows me to say everything that is on my mind without censure.

I'm so thankful for Julie and her wisdom and guidance as I work through struggles that have held me back without challenge until now. She isn't afraid to speak the truth but always does so in love. What a blessing!!

Julie is thoughtful, compassionate, highly articulate and knowledgeable in matters of the heart and life and God. I am grateful to have been matched with her.

Julie is a fantastic counselor whom I would recommend for her honesty and encouragement. Thank you!

She has treated me with kindness and compassion. She has shown me that she hears what I am saying and allows me to openly express my feelings. She has given me tasks to complete to enhance my therapy.

Certainly the best therapist I've ever had. Knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and very helpful.

She is very warm and accepting. She respects what you have to say and is highly educated.

Julie is the best. Simple and true.

She has been very kind and insightful. She has a warm approach that I can sense even through virtual messaging! She is helping me slowly reclaim my life. All though it’s only the beginning, I have high expectations for what’s to come from her exoertise!

She has been very helpful in a lot of ways and one is, putting things into perspective for me. Given me ideas to have a successful communication with my mom and daughter. Also pertinent information in regards to my husbands condition that I have been looking to resolve for a very long time. Greatly appreciate it.

Julie is great. She’s able to use different tactics when working with me to help find the best methods that click with me most. I really enjoy her guidance.

Thank you!

Julie is amazing!

Julie kept me sane during a difficult summer. I was home from college during a hard time for my family and Julie held me together until I went back.

Julie is patient and encouraging.

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Amazing. It’s working in a very short amount of time. I’m starting to move around and live again.

Julie is a good listener. I appreciate the spiritual side of our counseling. It’s very important. I’ve talked to Julie for over a year and I’m 100% better than when I started.

Julie is a great therapist and loves people to want better for them no matter who they are and where they come from.

I have been very satisfied with Julie Dodson as a counselor. We've only talked twice, so I can't provide a ton of feedback, but I really feel she's a good fit for what I'm trying to do.

I've had a number of counselors over the years. Julie is the best! She is completely on point and has been a rock. For me, her style has enabled me to move forward and make wise choices that have had an immediate impact in my life. Unlike other counselors that want to do a deep dive into your childhood and past, Julie has gotten to know me and my current situation and provided me with wise counsel that I've been able to use since session #1. So happy to have found her. I'm using the video portion of Betterhelp.com and it couldn't be easier or more convenient! I love it! I feel like I am right there with her!

She is wonderful. She listens, gives great advice, and reminds me of what I'm working on when I forget.

Great counselor all around! Julie listens and is very kind with her responses. She really understands me.

Julie has a lot of compassion, she gets to know her patients, she gives me tools and techniques to deal with issues. She is encouraging, yet forces me to think. We also do some faith based counseling which is very important to me.

I have enjoyed working with Julie. She listens to my concerns and takes my beliefs into account before offering any advice. She is always respectful and kind.

She's very respectful, understanding and very real with her advice. She's amazing.

Have enjoyed my month talking to Julie. Working on things that are helping my overall well being and happiness. Looking forward to continuing this counseling. Would highly recommend.

Julie Dodson has always helped me with what I wanted help with so far. No issues at all

Julie is your best asset. Proof of concept. Approach her about every upgrade to your service. I also applaud you for facing the industry first-mover BS. Keep it up. I sell you continuously.

Julie Dodson really cares about me, I can tell. She cares about my experiences, about my progress or any regressions. She just UNDERSTANDS and even when she fully can't, she really tries to understand. She tailors her therapeutic involvement specifically to how I respond effectively to treatment. Honestly, Julie Dodson was kind of a godsend. I'm really glad I'm working with her.

Julie's expertise shines through when we work together. Often she knows how I am feeling prior to my realization occurring. I highly recommend her.

I absolutely love Julie! She Always gets back to me in a timely manner, she offers plenty of exercises for me to try, and always makes sure we are working on what my main concerns are.

Julie is very kind and encouraging. I'm getting better with her help. I'm very thankful that I took the plunge and decided to seek out counseling. It's not an easy process, but Julie is with me and I believe I can make it. I want to be happy!

Julie Dodson saved my marriage!!!! When we started counseling our marriage was just about over, I had moved out a few months earlier and decided to give it one more chance. We decided to give "Better help" a try instead of going to our church counselor or a local therapist. At first it seemed a little strange not being able to talk face to face and even the web hosted "skype" feature was different but I'm so glad we continued through it because Julie made all the difference for us. Some of our sessions were joint and some were individual but in either forum we were taught how to effectively communicate and respect one another as well as how to focus on what we could do personally instead of being overly concerned about our spouse. After months of counseling our relationship is much better, it is not to the point that we no longer need weekly sessions and we owe that to God who directed us to Julie who helped us tremendously. THANK YOU SO MUCH JULIE!!!! You're the best....

She’s very flexible to my desires in regards to how to communicate through our sessions. She understands that I works busy life and accommodates that.

Julie Dodson is a very understanding and caring counselor, being open to various kinds of issues and concerns I have expressed. She's stuck with me and my math book of problems for several months now, and seems pretty determined to help me through it all. If I ever had to come back to BetterHelp (which hopefully I don't), I'd definitely want her as my counselor again.

Working with her has been helpful so far. I like her style and personality and I like the tools she has been offering me to do some individual work as well.

Julie has been great to work with and has provided resources that have been helpful to me and the problems I have. I appreciate her listening skills and ability to help me work through the issues I've faced. I highly recommend her.

Julie has been very thorough and given me a great deal of exercises to help with my anxiety. She gives very good insight as to what is causing my anxiety and how I can combat it. She’s been a very big help.

Julie was very attentive and intuitive to everything I said. She listened and picked out the things I could work on and helped me develop plans to change what I wanted to change. I would recommend Julie to anyone looking for counseling.

I had never did a counseling before so I still not sure what to expect. I'm liking the experience overall. I appreciate very much how Julie promptly answered me in my hardest moment, even it is supposed to be 'her job', she could be omissive, so I thanked her and I'm thanking her here again.

She is amazing! I can really feel the therapy starting to work.

Julie is an extremely knowledgeable professional who can provide a wealth of resources, guidance and techniques. She is very prompt and thorough in her messages and discussions, as well as showing endless dedication in helping her clients. I am truly grateful to have her as a counselor and would recommend Julie to any individual who is seeking online therapy.

Julie has been very helpful. She offers a lot of solutions and exercises, which allows for me to find for myself what works and what doesn't. She is also an understanding individual, so I feel like I can tell her just about anything that's going on in my life and she will be supportive.

I've appreciated the wisdom and understanding that Julie embodies in her consultation. She also responds quickly, which is great!

Julie has been incredibly attentive and supportive in providing the requested materials and answering questions. She tailors materials to my specific requests.

I can be a better person now... I’m blessed to have met a counselor like Ms. Julie.

Julie is an awesome counselor. She listens well, remembers my issues, responds quickly, and gives very helpful advise

The time I have spent with Julie in counseling has been an immeasurable blessing to my life. I look forward to my weekly appointment with her, knowing that I will be given so many helpful tools to help my mind maneuver through the various struggles that I face emotionally, which ultimately affect each relationship of my life and each circumstance that comes my way. Julie's insight has allowed us to pinpoint what my struggles are and how they affect the lens that I perceive my world, my thoughts, and my feelings through, and thus giving me the tools to filter out what is truth and what is not. Knowing what the problems are, help me to establish goals that are absolutely obtainable. Her stories of her life experiences have been so helpful and encouraging to me, and I am just entirely grateful that she became my counselor. You will feel so comfortable and respected by Julie, you won't regret your time spent with her!

Julie has been really great! I was doubtful when I first signed up that it could be just a place wanting money. But after speaking with Julie, she is very interested in helping find ways to make things better. She responds quickly and has a great personality! Happy to be working with her.

Julie is patient, kind and knowledgable. I felt like I couldn't have found a more perfect match if I had been able to hand pick her myself. You can tell she has deep compassion for people and is a positive encourager. I appreciated the fact that she allowed me to direct the conversation and address whatever was of greatest concern to me at the time.

Julie is a fantastic listener. She is able to really understand the heart of an issue and provided me practical tools for helping me address my concerns.

Julie has been amazing at responding quickly to me and has given me insight on how to change the way I think in order to improve the way I feel. Extremely happy with the time and attention she gives me.

She's great and understanding!

Very personable and friendly. Listens to my problems and comes up with practical ideas to lead me to a better me.

She is great.

Julie is great and very professional. She makes it very easy for me to explain myself. I just needed to have someone listen and "hear me out". Her suggestions and help feel very realistic and not just something off the Internet for self-help.

I would like to underline that Julie Dodson is a real Professional Helper understanding others, filled with empathy and knowledge. I recommend her as a specialist.

She is great and non-judgmental.

I really like Julie! She really cares about what I have to say. It feels like I'm talking to more of a friend than a therapist, which is wonderful! I can be awkward at times, but she's always made me feel very comfortable. And I really appreciate her advice!! She's already helped me out in the short time we've had!

Julie is excellent at what she does. She is very attentive, offers practical advice when appropriate, and is an intuitive listener. I look forward to every session as she helps me better understand myself on my journey to emotional health. Highly recommend.

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