- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Julian
Julian Laverde is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. Julian works with adults who carry guilt or shame as part of these concerns. Sessions are offered in English and are described below for next steps.
Julian helps people talk through what they are feeling and what led them there. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, low mood, and troubling memories. In sessions he encourages clear, honest conversation so clients can try new ways of thinking and behaving.
His background emphasizes practical work on problems that get in the way of daily life. That can include body image, communication problems, forgiveness, and issues tied to work or social anxiety. He also supports men and young adults who are trying to navigate identity, purpose, or relationship strain.
Julian aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental setting where people can name shame or guilt and see how those feelings affect decisions. He offers steps and exercises people can practice between sessions to test changes and notice what feels different.
To begin, users follow the site’s matching process, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Julian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. That work helps with anxiety, low mood, and guilt by making thoughts easier to test and change in everyday situations.Another approach centers on processing difficult memories and reactions to trauma and abuse. This involves gradual, paced work to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and improve how someone copes day to day. These methods aim to make actions feel more manageable rather than overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julian will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then suggest ways to try an approach for a few sessions. He checks in and adjusts the plan based on what is working.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice changes in real settings between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional work around guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques to help people name guilt and shame, examine the thoughts behind them, and practice different responses in daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.