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Entry 240942California / United States

Julie Williams

Julie Williams, LCSW

California 6 years in practice

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LCSW - anxiety and depression focused

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  • CBT methods
  • Body image work
  • Goal oriented

About Julie

LCSW in California with six years of clinical experience, Julie Williams focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression. She helps people manage panic attacks and mood disorder symptoms, and she also addresses concerns about body image and life purpose.

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working with clients to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, aiming for clear strategies people can use between meetings. Julie emphasizes collaboration and concrete steps over abstract theory.

In sessions she talks through current problems, helps set manageable goals, and practices skills together. That might include tracking thoughts, testing new behaviors, or learning short grounding strategies for panic. Julie checks in on what’s working and adjusts plans as needed.

Her approach suits people who want active, skills-based work rather than open-ended discussion alone. She explains techniques in plain language and focuses on small, achievable changes. The goal is to reduce distress and expand options for day-to-day coping.

Julie works with English-speaking adults in California and draws on six years of practice as an LCSW. If someone wants to try her approach they can follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

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How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT in practice means identifying specific thoughts, testing them against reality, and trying new behaviors to see what shifts. That approach is useful for panic attacks, persistent worry, and low self-esteem.

The therapist treats the choice of approach as a team effort. She will discuss CBT techniques and their fit for a person’s goals, then adapt the work to the client’s preferences and needs. Together they decide which skills to try and when to review progress.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will happen. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules and helpful for keeping momentum between appointments. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when days are busy, the ability to work on skills from wherever you are that day, and fewer interruptions to daily routines. Licensed professionals can guide the pacing so homework and in-session practice fit into real life rather than becoming another chore.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression, and also works on body image, life purpose, mood disorders, and panic attacks.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses direct, skills-based work to change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working as a clinical social worker with adults.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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.

Julie Williams

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