Julie Castaneda , LPC

Julie Castaneda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and major life changes, and she has a particular interest in women's issues. Julie writes and speaks about counseling and brings a calm, practical manner to sessions.

Her work spans private practice and nonprofit settings. She has led individual and group therapy and given trainings and media talks about mental health. That mix gives her a broad view of common struggles and practical ways to address them.

In a session Julie listens closely and helps clients break problems into manageable steps. She aims to help people build skills for coping, reduce symptoms that get in the way, and find more meaning in day-to-day life. Julie emphasizes simple tools that can be used between meetings.

She also supports people dealing with long-term health or caregiving challenges and those facing aging or life-purpose questions. Communication problems and mood disorders are included among her areas of focus. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and pace.

Julie describes therapy as a partnership. She meets people where they are and works with them to try new ways of thinking and acting. Her approach is straightforward and rooted in years of practice helping people make steady progress.

Online approaches and flexible session options

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. One approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress; this involves learning step-by-step tools to reduce worry and handle triggers. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can tolerate and develop safety and regulation skills to feel steadier day to day.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Julie will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try together. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most and what the client feels comfortable practicing.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls are useful for a full face-to-face conversation when schedules allow. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when a quieter connection is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for shorter check-ins, daily support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats give flexibility for people balancing health, caregiving, work, or travel while working toward their goals.