Julia Spaude , LICSW

Julia Spaude is a licensed therapist in Washington (LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with seven years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation, and confidence issues, offering practical guidance and steady support. Julia approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own story and that their existing strengths can be mobilized to address what feels overwhelming.

She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and that the first steps toward a more fulfilling life are often the hardest to take. Julia focuses on empowering clients as they explore goals, build new skills, and practice strategies that fit their values and circumstances. Her style emphasizes collaboration, respect, and encouragement, helping people move through transitions, heal from difficult experiences, and increase resilience.

Julia communicates clearly about her role as a clinician and works to create a thoughtful, client-centered process that honors each person’s pace and priorities. She provides care in English and draws on evidence-informed methods to support healing, growth, and practical problem solving.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Julia Spaude

Julia Spaude integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work to help clients build practical skills and align actions with personal values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. CBT emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and challenges with motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julia collaborates with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients and licensed professionals to tailor strategies that feel manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Julia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals while fitting therapy into everyday life.