Julie Tallard Johnson , LCSW

Julie Tallard Johnson meets people where they are and helps them explore what might be possible next. She recognizes that reaching out for counseling takes both wisdom and courage, and she centers resilience, curiosity, and human connection in her work. Julie emphasizes that sometimes the most healing begins simply with being listened to without judgment, and she offers both practical strategies and reflective inquiry to support change.

She describes therapy as relational, narrative, and somatic - grounded first in a genuine therapeutic relationship, then in the stories people tell about themselves, and in attention to the body and its emotional signals. Cognitive-behavioral methods are woven into this framework as useful tools for inquiry and habit change. Over more than 33 years as a therapist, Julie has developed an approach that blends skillful boundaries, compassionate care, and client-directed work so that the person seeking help sets the agenda and she helps navigate possible routes forward.

Julie holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that reflects advanced clinical training in social work. She has pursued additional training in somatic experiencing and breath awareness to support insight and regulation, and she uses educational resources and simple, immediately applicable tools to help clients make meaningful choices. She has also authored books on healing, trauma, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, and she continues to learn alongside the people she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Julie Tallard Johnson

Julie Tallard Johnson integrates several well-established methods to help people move toward their goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client directs the work and the therapist offers empathetic understanding - this approach helps with building trust, exploring identity, and processing relationship and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, supporting people who want to live more fully despite difficult thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Julie works collaboratively to determine which methods fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She blends relational, narrative, somatic, and evidence-based techniques as appropriate, and she adapts sessions based on what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Julie can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, attend sessions from home or work, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when travel is not possible.