- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Julia
Julia Spaude is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. Julia also lists areas such as grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career concerns, ADHD, and guilt and shame among her practice focuses.
Julia approaches therapy from a perspective that recognizes each person knows their life best. She uses that knowledge as the basis for practical work together. Sessions are conversational and aim to build on existing strengths while addressing what feels stuck or painful.
Her clinical methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those approaches are used to clarify values, change unhelpful patterns, and develop small, doable steps that fit daily life.
In a typical meeting she listens for what matters most to the client, highlights patterns that keep problems going, and offers concrete strategies to try between sessions. This can include mindfulness practices, behavior experiments, and values-based actions.
People who bring concerns like guilt and shame, abandonment or attachment issues, body image worries, chronic illness stress, or trouble with communication may find the work focuses on specific behaviors and choices alongside emotional processing. Julia asks clients to set goals and then tracks progress in simple, measurable ways.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Julia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking value-based actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, and breaks those patterns into small experiments and practice exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia treats the choice of methods as collaborative. She will review your goals, try options, and adjust plans based on what helps you make steady, practical changes.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, meetings that avoid travel time, or options that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals often use these practical formats to reduce scheduling friction and keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and guilt and shame among other areas.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses methods like ACT and CBT to notice painful thoughts, clarify values, and practice small behavioral steps that test unhelpful beliefs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a LICSW with seven years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, trauma, and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Washington as a LICSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.