- Family and parenting focus
- Practical skill building
- Support for life changes
About Julie
Julie Barrett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 24 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for parents and people dealing with family concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and motivation. Julie uses straightforward conversation to find manageable steps clients can try between sessions.
Julie aims to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set short, concrete goals. Sessions often include problem-solving, building daily habits, and practicing skills to reduce anxiety and boost confidence.
Her approach blends talk and action. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s values. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to move toward a goal.
Parents and caregivers often seek help with parenting stress, family conflict, and getting through life transitions. Julie also works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse recovery, eating concerns, anger, and career-related stress. She supports LGBT clients and those managing ADHD-related challenges.
Julie encourages small changes that add up. She invites people to discuss what feels most urgent and to try simple tools in everyday life. The goal is clearer choices, calmer days, and more confidence in handling hard moments.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities. It gives space for clients to set the pace and choose the goals that matter most, which is useful for family and parenting concerns and self-esteem work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be helpful for anger, mood swings, and building more stable ways to cope.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try fitting approaches to those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps make therapy feel relevant and usable.
For online therapy logistics, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling around work and family life. Therapists generally aim to match session length and timing to what helps a person maintain steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Julie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting and family concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship questions, eating concerns, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions mix listening with practical steps like skill practice, problem-solving, and goal-setting.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.