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Julia Donnini, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - anxiety and addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Julia
Julia Donnini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and other challenges listed in her profile. Julia uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people find practical steps forward.
She favors straightforward tools and short-term strategies along with listening and support. In early sessions she and the client set specific goals to guide the work. Those goals can change as needs shift, and she checks in regularly to adjust the plan.
Julia combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thought patterns, practice new behaviors, and build coping skills for everyday life.
She has worked with people managing substance and behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, and challenges like sleep problems, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, and attention difficulties. Sessions focus on concrete strategies such as thought records, behavior experiments, emotion regulation skills, and motivational techniques.
Julia aims to help people develop tools they can use outside of sessions. Her approach uses regular goal-setting, skill practice, and review so progress is measurable and practical. She works in English and provides services from Texas as an LCSW.
How CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It uses structured exercises like thought records and behavior experiments to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and tackle problematic habits.DBT skills help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are taught as concrete practices - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step problem solving - useful for sudden strong emotions or relationship stress.
Client-centered work emphasizes active listening and collaborating on goals. The therapist reflects back what the client says and works together to set achievable targets for change.
Deciding which methods to use is a shared process. Julia will review needs, goals, and preferences and then use CBT, DBT, or client-centered techniques as appropriate. The plan is reviewed and adjusted based on progress and practical results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on skills into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people practice new strategies in their everyday environments while checking in with a licensed professional about what is working.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach practical coping strategies and behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician in behavioral health settings and private practice roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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