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- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- CBT and DBT skills
About Julie
Julie Barrett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and recovery from trauma. Julie also works with people dealing with ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, career questions, and life transitions.
She uses practical, conversational methods that help people make changes and feel more in control. Julie draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and prioritize what matters most to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.
Sessions are oriented toward concrete goals. Julie mixes solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to build momentum and clarify next steps. Many people come for help reducing anxiety or improving daily coping skills, and sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings.
Julie frames therapy as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, set small goals, and adjust methods based on how the work is progressing. Progress is usually measured by changes in day-to-day functioning and reduced distress.
Language of service is English. She practices in California as an LMFT. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. Online sessions using this approach start by identifying what the client wants to address and then follow their lead to set goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online CBT typically involves talking through unhelpful thinking patterns and assigning short exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, and those skills can be taught and practiced during remote sessions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review options, discuss how each method might fit the presenting concerns, and adjust the plan as clients report what helps. Expect a mix of talking, practical skill-building, and short homework tasks designed to be relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and to continue progress between meetings. Practical benefits include being able to attend from different locations, shorter check-ins when needed, and flexible timing that can align with work or family routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
Julie uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session 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 urgent help numbers.