- ACT
- CBT
- DBT skills
About Julie
Julie Lynn Stanton is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in North Carolina with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy. Her practice also addresses career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes.
She has worked with people from many socioeconomic backgrounds and offers both individual and group therapy. Clients bring problems like emotional flooding, trouble with interpersonal effectiveness, job-related communication difficulties, chronic pain, and co-occurring disorders such as depression with substance misuse. She describes therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals lead the work.
Her approach emphasizes practical skills and awareness. She looks for patterns that get in the way - thinking traps, trouble self-soothing, or gaps in information and resources. Sessions include talking through what’s happening, learning specific skills, and trying new responses in everyday life.
Julie uses a mix of methods to address anger and related problems. That can include mindfulness and acceptance strategies, cognitive techniques to change unhelpful thinking, and skills for managing intense emotions and interpersonal conflict. She also brings existential ideas about meaning when people face life transitions or feelings of emptiness.
She aims to build a straightforward working relationship. The therapist invites open disclosure and collaboration to identify issues and experiment with practical solutions. To begin, she asks clients to clarify what they want to change and what steps feel doable right now.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thought patterns and choose values-based actions. It is useful for anger tied to avoidance, rumination, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives clear skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel resentment or outbursts.Julie also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing intense emotion and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach step-by-step strategies for self-soothing, distress tolerance, and saying things differently in heated moments.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That choice is collaborative and may change as new problems or progress appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask what session formats are currently offered and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings and bring those experiences back to sessions for troubleshooting.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns among other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a collaborative, practical style that focuses on skills, awareness, and testing new responses in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with diverse clients across a wide socioeconomic spectrum.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in North Carolina and sees clients from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.