Julie Barzal

Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation. She has seven years of clinical experience helping adults and adolescents with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Julie emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them and begin practical steps forward.

She draws on several common therapy methods to keep sessions focused and useful. Julie uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. She uses client-centered techniques to listen deeply and support each person’s goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people notice painful thoughts while moving toward their values.

Julie has worked with issues that include substance use, blended family challenges, parenting stress, and identity-related concerns for LGBTQ-IA people. She also supports coping around chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and life changes such as divorce or relocation. Her background includes crisis and case management as well as telehealth counseling.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. Expect a mix of listening, problem solving, and exercises you can try between sessions. Julie aims to help people build small, sustainable changes that fit daily life.

Outside of clinical work, Julie shares that she became a parent as a teenager and returned to college later in life, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. She notes these experiences shape a perspective of persistence and empathy.

How Julie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Julie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling.

She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and collaboration. That means sessions focus on each person’s goals and strengths rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be used to break cycles of unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for stress, anger, or mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then shape a plan together. This collaborative process helps match methods to real-life needs rather than prescribing a single technique up front.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits people often notice include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to continue care during life transitions. Ask about how sessions are arranged and what to expect at the first meeting so you can find a rhythm that fits your daily routine.