- Addictions help
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
About Julie
Julie Toppins is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with eight years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Julie focuses on practical, straightforward conversations that address what is happening now and what can be changed next.
She sees people who are wrestling with past harms and current patterns that cause distress. That includes process addictions like compulsive pornography or gambling, substance-related struggles, and difficulties after sexual assault or other trauma. She also supports people dealing with prejudice, gender dysphoria, HIV-related concerns, and relationship hurts such as infidelity and jealousy.
Julie aims to help people recognize their strengths and use them to manage challenging thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She encourages clients to try concrete steps between meetings and to notice what changes and what doesn’t.
Her work also extends to issues common in early adulthood, including feeling behind after school, navigating identity, early career stress, and the relationship pressures that often come with young adult life. Julie will talk through immediate practical strategies while also looking at longer-term patterns.
People can expect a clear focus on what they want to address and doable actions to try. She asks about each person’s goals and adjusts the pace to what makes sense for them. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process to set up a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Julie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns that keep problems going and then testing small behavior changes to see what helps; it is useful for addictions, compulsive behaviors, and low motivation. Another approach targets processing difficult memories and learning skills to manage strong emotions, which can help after trauma or sexual assault.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss options with clients and decide together which methods to try based on the person's goals, needs, and pace. That collaborative planning includes checking what techniques feel useful and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a study schedule, workday, or other commitments. They also allow shorter check-in meetings when needed and let people choose meetings that match their bandwidth and daily rhythm.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related issues listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings and reviews what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds eight years of professional experience as noted in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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