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Julia Spaude

Julia Spaude, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Helping people build confidence and calm

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7 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem focus
  • Practical strategies
  • Values based work

About Julia

Julia Spaude is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington who helps people facing low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles. She offers calm, straightforward support for those who want more confidence and clearer direction in life. She encourages people to notice their strengths and take small steps toward change.

With seven years of experience, Julia centers sessions on the client’s goals and lived experience. She treats concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, career uncertainty, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses body image, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, and challenges tied to ADHD.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered listening. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear options, and steady encouragement.

Julia aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life. She breaks larger goals into smaller steps and checks in on progress. People often work on building routines that support sleep, emotion regulation, and healthier relationships.

She frames therapy as a collaboration where the client leads and the therapist offers tools and perspective. That partnership is meant to reduce overwhelm and help people move forward at a pace that fits their situation.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match what matters to you; it can help with low self-esteem, anxiety, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing patterns of behavior to reduce distress and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience by listening deeply and reflecting what matters most, which helps build a trusting working relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julia will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, life context, and preferences. That means trying techniques together and adjusting what doesn’t fit until the work feels useful.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fewer travel barriers, which helps sessions fit into busy days. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone choose audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera. Because the source biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online and in-person options before booking to know what’s available.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julia commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, career and work concerns, parenting strain, and issues tied to ADHD and chronic illness.

What is her general therapy style?

Julia practices in a collaborative, respectful manner using client-centered listening and practical tools. Sessions focus on skills, values, and small steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional clinical experience working with a range of mood, stress, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

Julia holds a LICSW and practices in Washington as noted by her credential WA LICSW LW.

Which languages and client regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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