Julie Larson, LCSW

Julie has spent the entirety of her professional career in oncology supportive care. A graduate of Columbia University, she began her career at CancerCare, where she developed and directed the young adult program, noticing a gap in supportive care for a unique population. As a trusted advocate for mental health care throughout the cancer trajectory, she has contributed to initiatives and programming for many hospitals and organizations. Julie currently sits on the medical advisory board for Stupid Cancer, Cactus Cancer Society, and the Mercy One Richard Deming Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary survivorship care center for cancer survivors in the Midwest.

Today, in her private practice, Julie meets with survivors of all ages and any diagnosis, combining her training in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to help her clients strengthen inherent strengths and strategies for navigating hardship. She is a sought-after speaker/educator for many oncology conferences, professional organizations, and corporate groups. Julie is a frequent contributor to Coping, Cure, Elephants & Tea, and The Gabster Magazine, as well as a guest on numerous health & wellness podcasts.

Julie’s TED talk “Living in the And” is based on 17 years of clinical work bearing witness to the resilience of individuals facing an unexpected medical diagnosis. Julie maintains a private practice in Des Moines, IA, but works with survivors across the country.