- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Julia
Julia Spaude is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, and other life challenges. Julia focuses on helping people build practical skills they can use right away.
She starts by listening to each person’s story and noticing their existing strengths. Sessions often break problems into small, manageable steps. Clients set goals and track small changes between meetings. The tone is practical and direct, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning.
Julia uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques help people respond differently to difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods support decision-making and personal values work.
Typical topics include managing anger and impulsivity, coping with trauma or loss, improving communication, and dealing with chronic stress or health concerns. She also works with issues like ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, and intimacy-related struggles. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills rather than long explanations.
People who value straightforward tools and steady collaboration tend to do well with this approach. Before booking, confirm current session options and any practical details with the scheduling process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anger that gets in the way of relationships and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, anger, and sleep concerns. Mindfulness Therapy trains brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of physical and emotional signals.Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps in everyday life.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to help people practice skills between meetings and track progress from week to week.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, trauma and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based sessions that mix cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and values-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician in Washington.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are payments and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.