- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Small practical steps
About Julie
Julie Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 23 years of counseling experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship issues, and anger. Julie also supports those facing addiction, trauma, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
Julie describes therapy as a way to gain perspective. She compares it to looking through a new window to see life more clearly. That fresh view helps people spot patterns they repeat and question assumptions they have lived with for years.
Awareness is only the start, she says. Julie focuses on turning insight into action. She encourages small, practical steps and experiments in behavior that build confidence over time. Those small changes create momentum and open up new possibilities.
Her work emphasizes making deliberate choices rather than running on old autopilot. Julie aims to help people act with more intention and to notice new options when they appear. She draws on both professional experience and her own reflections to guide that process.
Julie invites people to share their stories and to collaborate on clear, achievable goals. The approach is conversational and practical, geared toward everyday problems such as managing anger, improving communication, and coping with loss or career shifts.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Julie often combines approaches that help people clarify their thinking and test new behaviors. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and daily routines, then trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. This helps with anger, communication problems, and low motivation. Another approach centers on building perspective through reflection and practical steps - noticing where old assumptions drive reactions and choosing different responses. That approach fits stress, grief, and managing strong emotions.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is iterative and focused on clear, achievable actions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between responsibilities. They also let people use shorter check-ins when needed and avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes gaining perspective, noticing patterns, and moving from insight to small practical steps that create change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has 23 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.