- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Motivational techniques
About Julia
Julia Donnini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical tools and steady support for making changes that matter in day-to-day life.
Julia emphasizes clear goals in the first few sessions so the work has direction. She uses a mix of approaches to build skills for managing strong feelings, reducing risky behaviors, and improving relationships. Goals are revisited and adjusted as needs shift over time.
Her approach centers on listening and offering concrete strategies. Clients learn ways to track thoughts and behaviors, practice grounding and mindfulness techniques, and try new patterns for handling conflict and stress. Motivational interviewing helps people find what matters to them and decide on the next steps.
Julia has experience with substance and behavioral addictions as well as trauma from sexual, physical, or emotional harm. She also supports people coping with sleep difficulties, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Work on anger can include learning to notice escalation, using skill-based tools to calm down, and planning for different responses in heated moments.
Conversations are described as straightforward and collaborative. Julia aims to give tools clients can use between sessions so progress continues outside appointments. People who want clear steps and practical skills often find this approach useful.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT often involves setting small experiments between sessions and tracking how new responses change feelings and behavior.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach practical ways to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. DBT strategies are useful when anger escalates quickly or when patterns keep repeating.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Julia collaborates with clients to decide which methods will help meet their goals. Early sessions focus on clear, achievable steps and then adjust as progress and needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people find video useful for face-to-face conversation while others prefer audio-only check-ins; discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions match everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She helps people manage strong feelings including anger, frustration, and resentment. Work can include noticing escalation, using calming skills, and planning different responses.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addiction and trauma.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
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 fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.