- CBT focused
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexuality and kink
About Julia
Julia Sather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Julia's background includes long work in community corrections before she completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
Julia often sees clients who are involved with court systems and clients who want to address behaviors before they become legal problems. She works with people who are coping with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress and with the practical effects of trauma and abuse.
Her primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the thoughts and feelings that drive behavior so clients can try different actions and responses. She also draws on mindfulness, narrative, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas to fit the moment in session. Sessions include direct discussion about patterns, skills practice, and straightforward planning for change.
Julia has experience with intimacy and sexual concerns, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also works on body image, communication problems, separation or divorce, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions. Her practice addresses impulsivity, intellectual disability, men's issues, midlife concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and other mood-related challenges.
She takes a clear, practical style in sessions and uses humor when appropriate. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Julia uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based practices in session. CBT looks at patterns of thinking that lead to distress and teaches practical skills to test new behaviors and reactions. Mindfulness therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and bodily reactions in the moment, which can help reduce anxiety and improve emotion regulation.She also uses narrative therapy ideas, which involve naming the stories people tell about themselves and looking for different meanings and possibilities. Together with the client she will discuss which approach or combination fits the goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process and she will help figure out what feels most useful for each person.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, medical appointments, or caregiving. They can also allow a shorter check-in when needed, or an option to meet without traveling. Discussing practical details during the first session helps match approach, timing, and format to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression.
How would she approach feeling stuck or uncertain about life direction?
Her primary method is cognitive behavioral therapy, examining thoughts and feelings that influence behavior and testing new ways of responding to situations.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional therapy experience and prior work experience in community corrections.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.