Julia Spaude , LICSW

Julia Spaude is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and trauma. Julia aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and manageable for people who are overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to build on each person's strengths. Sessions are collaborative - the person sets goals and Julia helps identify the next steps. She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.

Julia also addresses concerns around career stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and attention challenges like ADHD. She works with people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, body image, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. LGBTQ concerns and navigating identity are also part of her focus.

Her style blends active listening with goal-focused techniques and gentle coaching. Motivational interviewing helps people find internal motivation when change feels hard. Client-centered methods keep the person's experience at the center of each session.

Julia has seven years of professional experience as a LICSW in Washington. She offers a practical, compassionate approach aimed at real-life change rather than jargon. People looking for help with relationships, stress, or life transitions may find her straightforward style helpful.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck when life changes are overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift both. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing unhelpful habits.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, giving people space to explore identity, grief, and relationship concerns at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper interaction. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, homework guidance, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when schedules change.