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Julie Pool

Julie Pool, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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10 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Mindful problem solving
  • Practical coping tools

About Julie

Julie Pool is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self esteem, depression, and major life changes. Julie aims to create an approachable space where people can begin to make sense of what they are feeling.

She starts by listening to the story you bring and noticing patterns that keep repeating. From there she uses straightforward techniques like thought work, mindfulness, and practical problem solving to build everyday coping tools. Sessions focus on small, usable changes that add up over time.

Julie often works with people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety and phobias, caregiver stress, and the heavy feelings around guilt or loss. She also supports people looking to clarify life purpose and deepen self-love. Conversations are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

Her style is direct but compassionate. She helps people practice new ways of relating to themselves and others, and then tests those skills in real life. Clients leave sessions with actions to try between meetings, not just ideas to think about.

Julie’s background as a social worker informs a practical approach to problems. She blends relational insight with tools that can be used day to day. If you want a therapist who listens, points out patterns, and helps you build clear strategies, she may be a good fit.

Approaches that build everyday coping

Julie integrates evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, usable change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts and then practicing different responses; this is useful for anxiety, panic, and low self esteem. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing habits to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments. Relational work looks at how patterns show up in close connections and helps people try new ways of communicating and relating.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to decide what feels helpful, adjust methods over time, and set small goals so progress is measurable and practical. The plan is guided by the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed formula.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to work on communication or coping skills between sessions. Talk with Julie about what will work best for your schedule and goals so you can build a plan that fits your life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She combines mindfulness, thought work, and problem solving so clients leave with practical steps to try between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Julie has ten years of clinical experience as an LCSW. Her background includes supporting people through social anxiety, panic attacks, grief, parenting stress, and major life transitions.

Where is Julie licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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