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Julia Brown

Julia Brown, LCSW

North Carolina

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LCSW - Anger and Emotion Work

  • ACT and CBT
  • Mindfulness skills
  • Trauma informed approaches

About Julia

Julia Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of practice in North Carolina. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship problems, trauma and anger. Julia also helps people dealing with grief, self-esteem issues, parenting strains, career pressure, ADHD, and identity questions.

Her approach blends practical skills and conversational reflection. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.

Sessions focus on clear, doable steps people can use between meetings. Julia practices client-centered work, so conversations follow what is most important to each person. She often pairs skill practice with discussion about values and goals.

Her background includes long-term clinical experience across stress management, addiction support, and trauma-related work. That history informs how she helps people sort through recurring anger, build better communication habits, and set boundaries that protect wellbeing.

Julia guides people who want straightforward tools for daily life. She supports those coping with big changes, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and workplace frustration. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person can try next.

People who prefer English-language therapy can work with her from outside the United States as well. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and building small actions that align with those values. It helps when anger or frustration gets in the way of relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches direct techniques to change unhelpful patterns and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to present-moment experience, which can reduce automatic responses and make strong feelings easier to notice and manage rather than act on.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to try based on their goals, the problems they bring, and what fits their day-to-day life. That often means trying a skill, checking how it felt, and adjusting the plan together.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when needed. It also makes it possible for English-speaking people outside the United States to work with a licensed professional. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire so your sessions match your practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and anger concerns, plus related issues like grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and career stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her work is practical and conversational, combining client-centered discussion with concrete skills practice from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julia has 25 years of experience providing therapy in areas such as stress management, addiction support, and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and North Carolina, and she practices from North Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any location-specific details before booking.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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