- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT strategies
- Parenting and family issues
About Julie
Julie Barrett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life stresses and relationship strains, and on practical ways to manage strong emotions such as anger. Julie works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and challenges tied to self-esteem and motivation.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused. She uses therapy methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and try small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and checking what works outside of sessions.
Julie uses elements of client-centered work to understand each person's priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Dialectical behavior skills and motivational interviewing appear when someone needs help managing emotions or building motivation for change.
People commonly bring family and parenting concerns, relationship strain, or the build-up of chronic stress. Julie helps unpack those patterns and find clearer ways to respond. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, eating issues, and career stress.
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on usable skills and realistic next steps. For someone who wants to reduce outbursts, lower ongoing frustration, or handle another person's anger more effectively, she offers clear techniques and steady guidance.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person set priorities. It’s about understanding what matters to the client and shaping sessions around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that help reduce sudden outbursts and manage intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize, based on the person’s goals, day-to-day routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That choice can shift over time as different skills are learned and tested.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find remote work helps them practice new skills between sessions in the settings where the problems occur. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work well in a remote format, focusing on practical tools and step-by-step skill building.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She helps people with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting issues, trauma, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using skills practice, problem-solving, and real-life homework to change patterns that fuel anger.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including anger, addictions, and mood issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT, listed as an LMFT working in California.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.