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- ACT
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT
About Julia
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Massachusetts with four years of experience, Julia Caruso focuses on attachment issues, trauma and PTSD, self-esteem, and addiction. She describes a direct but empathic support style and brings interests in music, art, gaming, and the outdoors into her perspective on care.
Julia uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Jungian Therapy. In sessions she connects practical skills with exploration of personal meaning. She wants clients to notice how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships shape everyday life and coping.
She generally schedules 45-minute sessions to allow time for discussion. New clients are asked to do the first session by video so she can meet face-to-virtual-face before working further. She asks for up to 24 hours to reply to messages and does not work on weekends to maintain boundaries.
Julia often invites creative interests into therapy, such as music or game worlds, when they help people name feelings and try new responses. She frames clients as the experts on their lives and positions herself as a guide who offers direct feedback and practical tools.
Her work commonly covers relationship patterns like codependency, communication problems, avoidant or dependent personality traits, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses mood-related issues, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose using skills practice and reflective work.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and struggles with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it can help with trust, abandonment fears, and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors through practice and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety or mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist make decisions together, adjusting methods if something is not helpful.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography asks new clients to do their first session by video and notes a usual session length of 45 minutes. The therapist’s stated practice of video-first intake can make it easier to establish rapport early. Online sessions can fit into busy schedules, allow a quieter check-in during a break, and reduce travel time, which helps people keep regular appointments. Please confirm the current session options when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct but empathic support style and combines skills practice with reflective work. Modalities listed include ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Jungian Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts. That experience is focused on attachment-related concerns, trauma, self-esteem, and addiction.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an MA LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
She generally schedules 45-minute sessions and requests the first session by video. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the subscription plan and regional factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The first session should be on video for new clients.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.