Clinical Expertise and Special Interests

Julie specializes in providing families and individuals living with memory disorders information, resources, education, and supportive counseling.  Each person’s journey is unique and can be lengthy, so facilitating education and support groups along the way and coordinating needs as they arise is also a critical aspect of her role on the Neurology team. As a team member of our Concussion Clinic, Julie provides short term counseling and support to those suffering the effects of the trauma of a brain injury or concussion. Her 30 years of experience in the field of medical social work in both hospitals and clinics, have prepared her for understanding and helping individuals with complex medical and social situations,as well as grief and loss associated with the impact of illness.  Julie takes a wholistic view and realizes that brain diseases affect the person and the entire family in many ways.

 

Educational Foundation

Masters of Science: Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelors Degree: Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“My focus is promoting brain health strategies and maximizing what each person’s strengths are! Listening and focusing on what the person “can” do and maintaining their dignity and the essence of who they are as a person is important to me.”