- Trauma-focused work
- CBT skills
- Parenting support
About Julianne
Julianne Alston is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, stress, and major life changes. Her day-to-day focus includes helping people manage family problems, career uncertainty, and low self-esteem.
Julianne studied sociology for her undergraduate degree and completed a clinical master’s in social work. She has experience across the lifespan and has supported parents working to improve relationships with infants and young children. That background informs how she talks about attachment, parenting skills, and early relationship patterns.
Her approach blends practical methods with relational work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and build commitment to change.
Julianne also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when past hurt and relationship wounds shape current struggles. Internal Family Systems is part of her toolbox for people who want to understand conflicting internal parts and where difficult feelings come from.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and skill-building. She describes her style as easy-going and strength-based, with an emphasis on practical steps people can try between sessions. For people juggling school, work, parenting, and the uncertainty of early adulthood, she focuses on concrete tools and clearer next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Julianne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past painful events affect current feelings and relationships and provides ways to process and reduce their impact.Choosing an approach is usually collaborative. She works with each person to identify goals and then tries practical methods to see what helps. If one approach doesn't fit, she adjusts the plan together with the client rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or parenting schedules. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, phone-only sessions if video is difficult, or regular meetings without travel time. Discussing practical preferences and daily routines helps decide how sessions will best fit into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress, ADHD, self-esteem, parenting concerns, family problems, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is described as easy-going and strength-based. She focuses on practical conversation, skill-building, and clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of work in the field following a clinical master’s in social work and an undergraduate degree in sociology.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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