About Us
Julie K.W. Bockenstedt, PhD, LISW, LCSW
Julie Bockenstedt, PhD, LISW, LCSW started Grief Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC when she noticed a lack of specialized grief services in the Quad Cities. Julie recognizes the special needs of those who are grieving:
“With every fiber of their being, a person in grief is struggling to just hang on. Their heart feels broken, they may worry that their loved one will be forgotten, they may be overwhelmed with sorrow and sadness. People need support when they are grieving and sometimes cannot find support. Others worry about burdening friends and family who may also be grieving.”
Julie specializes in grief, loss, and trauma-informed practice. She is patient, non-judgmental, and kind. Her approach is compassion focused, strengths based, trauma-informed, and person-centered. She believes in the importance of allowing grief to unfold at its own pace. She will provide you with knowledge, tools, and support to help as you walk along this journey.
Julie has been a practicing social worker for over two decades. She earned a PhD in Social Work from the University of Iowa (2007) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Iowa (LISW), Illinois and Florida (LCSW). Julie is also recognized as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
“I have served in many roles throughout my career, including academia, nonprofit administration, and direct practice. In my latter years I wanted to work exclusively with bereaved individuals and spent six years working in a hospice prior to founding Grief Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC. I have been privileged to support grieving individuals and families in many environments, from persons living in homeless shelters to persons involved in hospice care.”
Outside of her work, Julie’s greatest joy is spending time with family and friends (both two-legged and four-legged), enjoying the outdoors, and generally embracing life and love. She looks forward to meeting you.
About Us
Founded by the husband/wife team of Dennis Bockenstedt, MBA, CPA, and Julie Bockenstedt, PhD, LISW, LCSW, Grief Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC was started when Julie noticed a lack of specialized grief services in the Quad Cities. When you are visiting Julie, you will often see Dennis around the office. Stop by and say “hello!”