- Family of origin issues
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Julie
Julie Tallard Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 33 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges that follow people into adulthood, including family of origin issues.
Julie centers the therapeutic relationship as the core of her work. She sees therapy as relational, narrative, and somatic. That means she focuses on building a genuine connection, hearing the stories people tell about themselves, and attending to how feelings show up in the body.
Her style uses clear, practical tools alongside reflective conversation. She helps people develop immediate strategies they can use between sessions. At the same time she encourages inquiry into patterns that began in childhood and still affect present choices and relationships.
Julie draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused work. She also brings breath and somatic-awareness practices into sessions when helpful for bodily regulation and insight.
She describes clients as leading the work, with the therapist offering directions and options to consider. That collaborative stance means sessions focus on what the client wants to change, whether that is sleep, mood, intimacy, parenting stress, career strain, or managing chronic health concerns.
Julie has written books about wellbeing and trauma recovery and continues learning through trainings and client work. She accepts international clients and works in English, and uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Julie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions aligned with personal values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, validating, and following the client's lead so sessions reflect what the person wants to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for sleep, mood, and coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie treats approach selection as collaborative and flexible. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the methods over time based on what is working.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is currently offered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. If you prefer live discussion, breath or somatic practices can be integrated into a session; if you need a briefer contact, options can be adjusted to focus on skills and planning. Licensed professionals and therapists use these approaches to help people bring consistent practices into daily life.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relational, narrative, and somatic. She focuses on the therapist-client relationship, the stories people tell about their lives, and how feelings appear in the body.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of clinical experience as a therapist and has worked both in person and online during her career.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages and international access are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes both face-to-face and online work historically. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered now.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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