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Julie Barzal

Practical, values-based therapy for everyday life

LICSW, LISW Ohio

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Julie

Julie Barzal is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience and holds MA LICSW and OH LISW credentials. Julie works with adults and adolescents on a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction and substance use, intimacy and relationship challenges, parenting strains, and ADHD.

She also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and body image concerns. In sessions, Julie uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and behavior. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people clarify values and build small, doable habits.

Julie also incorporates elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman Method ideas when relationship interactions are part of the work. Her style emphasizes active listening, practical problem solving, and cultural humility.

She encourages clients to set realistic goals and practice new skills between meetings. Julie speaks English and provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the platform. Her approach is collaborative and designed to help clients take steady steps toward the changes they want.

How Julie adapts therapeutic approaches online

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, a practical approach for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and build small, meaningful habits that improve day-to-day life. When relationship interactions are relevant, she applies Gottman Method ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles to help people understand patterns and improve communication.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to identify which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques if something isn’t helping, so the plan evolves with the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and emotional check-ins. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth way to have a focused conversation. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, homework discussions, and extra encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep steady progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is Julie's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and relationship-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has seven years of professional therapy experience working with adults and adolescents on a broad range of issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Credentials shown are MA LICSW and OH LISW, and the clinician is based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed in

Ohio, Massachusetts

Languages

English