- Family of origin patterns
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Julie
Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, substance use issues, and LGBTQ-IA related matters. Julie also supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.
Julie uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. She also uses client-centered approaches to focus on what matters most to each person and acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and take meaningful action.
Her work includes helping people manage blended family difficulties, abandonment concerns, codependency, and the stresses of caregiving or chronic illness. She has experience with substance use disorders and with families managing a loved one’s addiction. Julie integrates problem-solving and motivational interviewing tools when appropriate to help clients move toward their goals.
Julie has provided telehealth and in-person counseling and has experience with crisis and case management for adolescents and adults. She highlights gender and identity inclusion and aims to listen actively while offering practical steps people can try between sessions. Her background also includes navigating the demands of parenting and returning to education later in life, which informs her practical approach.
Outside of clinical work she notes personal details that often help rapport: she is left-handed but ambidextrous and became a parent as a teenager. Those life experiences shape how she understands life transitions and second-chance milestones.
How her approaches translate to online work
Julie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior, then test and change those patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and support steps that align with those values, which can be useful when people feel stuck or conflicted. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace and priorities of the work.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how they like to work. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what helps in practice rather than assuming a single method will fit every problem.
The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy lives and reduce travel time. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy into a lunch break, or avoid the need to be on camera for an entire session if that helps someone participate.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, substance use issues, and LGBTQ-IA related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of practical techniques and person-focused listening, including cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered work, and acceptance and commitment ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional therapy experience working with adolescents and adults in counseling, crisis, and case management roles.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds MA LICSW and is an OH LISW, and she practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does payment look like?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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