- Strengths based
- Values driven
- Practical skills
About Julie
Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and codependency. She works with adults and adolescents and aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and practical problems. Julie uses a direct, compassionate style and values active listening and cultural humility.
Julie draws on about seven years of clinical experience and holds an MA and clinical social work credentials. She has worked with people facing substance use concerns, blended family challenges, identity and LGBTQ-IA issues, and chronic illness among other struggles. Her background includes crisis work, case management, and both in-person and telehealth counseling.
In sessions Julie blends several practical approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She applies Client-Centered techniques to prioritize the client's goals and lived experience. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people name values and build meaningful action.
Julie emphasizes collaboration and real-world problem solving. She helps people set small, doable goals and practices skills between sessions. She also brings a strengths-based lens, helping clients notice resilience they already have.
Clients can expect a straightforward, supportive clinician who values inclusion and advocacy. Julie wants therapy to be an empowering process that makes everyday life more manageable and meaningful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and codependency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often with clear skills and small homework tasks between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building the client's own goals so the work follows what matters most to the individual.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client will work together to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as priorities and challenges change, and Julie aims to adapt methods collaboratively rather than sticking to a single plan.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing work during life transitions and for people managing chronic health or caregiving demands. Ask about current session options to learn how Julie schedules and conducts remote sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julie address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, codependency, relationship and family concerns, substance use issues, identity and LGBT topics, chronic illness, and related life changes.
What is Julie's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining active listening with skill building and goal setting tailored to each person.
What is her clinical background?
Julie has about seven years of professional therapy experience, including crisis work, case management, and counseling for adolescents and adults.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and OH LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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