- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Stress management
About Julia
Julia Fill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, and anger. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns.
Julia describes therapy as a place to name what feels out of control and to learn practical ways to respond. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps rather than abstract talk. She uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and track what helps.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions often combine thinking about how thoughts affect feelings with gentle questioning to clarify goals and build motivation. Clients leave with specific strategies to try between appointments and a plan to review what worked.
Julia has worked with people coping with family conflict, caregiving stress, abandonment and attachment concerns, and impulsivity. She also has experience supporting those affected by substance issues, domestic violence, and obsessive or compulsive problems. Her background includes helping people with grief and major life transitions.
In practical terms, she helps clients develop skills for managing anger, improving communication, and handling everyday stressors. The focus is on learning tools you can use outside of sessions and checking progress together. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps clarify goals and strengthen a person's own reasons for change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unmotivated to try new strategies.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. The emphasis is on practical steps you can use between sessions and on checking what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow regular, focused check-ins. They also let people try brief problem-focused meetings or longer weekly sessions depending on what works best for their schedule and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related issues such as ADHD and mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns and set small achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
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 are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.