- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT methods
About Julia
Julia Spaude is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take when life feels stalled or overwhelming.
Julia centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods alongside listening and reflection. Conversations move between understanding what matters now and trying small changes to test what helps.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. Those methods are used to notice patterns of thought and behavior, to explore values, and to practice manageable skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are woven in when useful.
In the room, Julia helps people talk through specific problems like sleep disruption, caregiver stress, grief, or the aftermath of abuse. She also supports people dealing with identity concerns such as LGBT issues, and with life transitions that raise questions about purpose and next steps.
Sessions often include practical exercises, short homework, and planning for small experiments between meetings. The focus is on what can be tried now to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity about direction. Julia works in English and practices in Washington.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn simple practices to act in line with those values. It can be useful for people stuck on choices about work, relationships, or meaning after a life change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and on learning concrete skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, sleep issues, mood concerns, and managing stress day to day.
Julia also uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, validation, and working from the client’s own priorities. Together these methods create a mix of reflection, skills practice, and short experiments to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals and preferences. That means checking in on what feels useful and changing course when needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people use shorter phone or video meetings when they need a focused update rather than a longer session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions, grief, and related issues such as sleep problems and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions mix reflection with small experiments and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from mood symptoms to life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Washington state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.