- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose
About Julie
Julie Rathbun is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. Her practice also lists LGBT issues and life purpose among focus areas.
Rathbun uses straightforward talk and practical interventions rather than jargon. She helps clients name what feels stuck and examines how patterns from family of origin, attachment, or past losses affect current choices. Sessions address everyday problems such as communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, and issues around body image and eating.
She also supports people dealing with abandonment, control issues, divorce and separation, and men's issues. Rathbun has experience with questions around BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture and brings that into conversations without judgment. Hospice and end-of-life counseling are included among her practice areas for those facing serious health or caregiving transitions.
Rathbun trained at Western International University (BA in Behavioral Science) and completed a Master of Social Work at Arizona State University. She practices in Arizona and draws on two decades of behavioral health work in a variety of settings.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set realistic steps, test new ways of communicating, and build coping skills. People who want help sorting next steps after work, relationship, or health changes may find this method useful.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques focus on clear, teachable skills and practical change. One commonly used approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small, testable steps; it helps with daily stress, coping after loss, and improving communication. Another useful method is attachment-oriented conversation that looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of relating in their present relationships.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and therapist decide together how much focus to place on skills practice, relationship patterns, or processing grief and loss.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular meetings, check in during a workday break, or continue care during major life changes.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, life changes, and LGBT issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is practical and conversational. She helps people name patterns, try concrete steps, and improve communication to move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in behavioral health settings and a long history of working with adults on life transitions and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, based in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the fee structure and payment method?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.