Dr. Julie Pate, PhD, LCPC
Title: Assistant Professor of Counseling, National Louis University
Biography:
Dr. Julie Pate is an Assistant Professor of Counseling, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), certified Yoga Therapist, and counselor educator with experience in clinical practice, clinical supervision, and higher education. She teaches graduate counseling courses at both the Chicago and Wheeling campuses and is committed to preparing future counselors through experiential learning, clinical skill development, and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practice with compassionate, culturally responsive care.
In addition to her faculty role, Dr. Pate maintains a private psychotherapy practice, where she specializes in stress management, anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, grief, couples counseling, and mindfulness-based interventions, including EMDR and yoga-informed approaches. Her research examines the impact of Viniyoga-based practices on reducing stress and burnout among mental health professionals.
Education
- Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, National Louis University (2026)
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, National Louis University (2021)
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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