Julie Rinaldi

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working primarily with children, adolescents, and their parents. I utilize evidence-based treatments and my specialty areas include behavioral issues, social/peer issues (that often accompany mild autism), anxiety, and trauma. I include parents as a very important part of the treatment process and sometimes work individually with adults to address issues around transition to parenting, stress, identity, and coping. My treatment approach is skills-based, active, and goal oriented, built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have spent the majority of my career working in a top pediatric hospital in Chicago. I was also an assistant professor of psychiatry at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and enjoyed teaching and mentoring. Most of all I have a huge passion for clinical work and having a direct impact on improving the quality of lives of others. Feeling in better control one’s emotions can lead to better relationships, increased happiness, and greater success at school and in life. I work with my clients and their parents to help them learn how to accept one’s own feelings while learning to communicate them effectively. I look forward to working with your family to build more cohesion among you.