Julie Barzal, LICSW, LISW

Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and adolescents on common life challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, substance use issues, and identity-related matters including LGBTQ-IA concerns. Julie aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

She brings seven years of professional experience and uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Julie listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses tools that fit each person’s needs. She describes her approach as client-centered and strength-based, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and cultural humility.

Julie draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotionally focused work. She also integrates problem solving, motivational interviewing, and practical coping strategies to address symptoms and daily pressures. Sessions often focus on skills people can use between meetings.

Her background includes diagnosing mental health conditions, crisis and case management, and providing telehealth therapy. Julie values advocacy and aims to support clients through change, whether that means managing caregiving responsibilities, navigating blended families, coping with chronic illness, or planning next steps in life.

Outside of work she shares that becoming a parent as a teenager and returning to college later in life shaped her perspective. That lived experience informs her belief that it is never too late to pursue goals and that small steps can lead to meaningful change.

How Julie Uses Proven Approaches in Online Work

Julie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action; it can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with daily pressures.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will work with each person to understand goals and preferences, and then try methods that match those needs. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on feedback so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life transitions, caregiving demands, or when dealing with chronic illness. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to what fits a person's routine and goals.