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Julie Williams

Therapist · California

Julie Williams

LCSW

Licensed social worker - anxiety and purpose

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Experience
6 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • CBT focus
  • Depression support
  • Body image work

About Julie

Julie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with six years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem, and concerns about body image, and she includes life purpose among her areas of attention.

She works with adults who feel stuck after a change, or who are anxious about what comes next. Sessions center on clear problems and practical steps rather than vague theories. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what’s manageable now.

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. She breaks down skills into small, doable actions that can be practiced between meetings. This gives people concrete ways to test new approaches and see what helps.

Her style is collaborative. She and the client decide together which concerns to prioritize and which strategies to try first. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people know what changed and what still needs work.

Julie also pays attention to mood disorders and panic symptoms, helping clients learn short-term techniques for calming panic and longer-term plans to reduce recurrence. For those questioning meaning or direction, she supports exploration of life purpose in ways that connect to daily choices rather than abstract goals.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
California · 114626

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How CBT and online sessions can help with feeling stuck

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central approach. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them against reality, and trying new behaviors to shift mood and outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, and problems with self-esteem.

She presents therapeutic options as a collaborative process. Early sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on trying approaches that fit the client’s goals and daily life. The therapist and client check progress together and adjust methods based on what is working.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help someone keep therapy consistent while juggling other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, body image issues, mood disorders, and questions about life purpose.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

She uses a practical, problem-focused style and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors to change. Sessions aim to turn ideas into small, doable actions.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker in California.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a CA LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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