- Anxiety and depression
- Career and identity
- CBT and ACT methods
About Julie
Julie Barzal is an LICSW and an LISW with seven years of clinical experience based in Ohio. She works with adults on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and issues that often show up in early adulthood like career uncertainty and identity questions.
Julie uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people make practical changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered and acceptance-based work to clarify values and increase everyday coping skills.
Her experience includes supporting people with substance use concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, blended family dynamics, and challenges tied to LGBTQ identity. Julie also works with people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, and problems with self-esteem and anger.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and concrete steps. Conversations often include problem solving, behavioral experiments, and skills practice that fit into busy routines. Julie also uses relationship-focused methods for people wanting help with intimacy or recurring conflict.
She trained and practiced in clinical social work settings and offers telehealth as part of her work. Outside of therapy she is a parent and returned to higher education later in life, experiences she sometimes draws on when supporting clients facing big life transitions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions common in early adulthood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors through practical exercises. CBT can be useful for mood, worry, and stress that interfere with work or study. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and collaboration to build motivation and confidence when making changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography indicates Julie has provided telehealth in her practice, but it does not list specific session formats here. Confirm the available online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the environments where those skills are useful.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, substance use concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related life changes common in young adulthood.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and acceptance-based work to set goals and practice skills in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has seven years of professional therapy experience in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA LICSW and an OH LISW and practices from Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography notes telehealth was part of her practice. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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