Julianne Alston

Julianne Alston is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are questioning what comes next in work or life, or who are feeling stuck after a change. Her listed concerns include trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, family and career questions, and coping with life changes and loss.

Julianne trained in social work after completing an undergraduate degree in sociology and a clinical master’s in social work. She describes work with clients across the lifespan, from newborns and toddlers to teens and older adults, and notes experience in infant mental health that supports parents in strengthening early attachments.

Her approach draws on practical methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and to help people set achievable goals.

She also uses attachment-based ideas and trauma-focused practices to address the effects of early relationships and traumatic events. Internal Family Systems is part of her toolkit for people who want to look at different parts of themselves and how those parts interact.

Sessions focus on concrete skills like parenting strategies, stress management, and building self-esteem. She frames work around strengths and advocacy, helping clients take steps that fit their daily lives. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her methods translate to virtual sessions

Julianne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, stress, and building self-esteem. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on processing and coping with traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing effects on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as those needs change. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what a person actually wants to do differently.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. They can also let people choose whether to use video or other formats depending on comfort and logistics. Licensed professionals, including therapists, often use online sessions to help clients maintain continuity of care and work through life changes without rearranging a full day.