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Julianne Alston, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW counselor - trauma and parenting
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Infant mental health
- Motivational interviewing
About Julianne
Julianne Alston is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with six years of experience. She works with people facing trauma, grief, parenting concerns, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life changes. Julianne also helps with self-esteem, career questions, and family-related problems.
She uses practical strategies in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of a person’s inner experience.
Julianne has a clinical Master of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in sociology. Her background includes work across the lifespan, from newborns and toddlers to teens and older adults. She has a focus on infant mental health and supports parents who want to strengthen relationships with young children.
In sessions she emphasizes strengths and practical skills. She helps people build routines, manage stress, and handle parenting challenges step by step. She guides clients through concrete tools rather than abstract explanations.
Julianne also addresses issues tied to attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress. She frames therapy as a series of small changes that add up to better daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches are used for online work
Julianne often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that increase worry or avoidance and then practice different behaviors to see what changes. CBT suits issues like anxiety, stress, ADHD challenges, and building new habits.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can be helpful for parenting concerns, attachment issues, and family conflict. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels uncertain; it focuses on clarifying goals and boosting motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss what methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust plans as you move forward. That process is collaborative and practical, aimed at testing small changes that matter in daily life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats require being on camera while others may use audio only, which can help on days when bandwidth or a quick check-in is preferred.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anxiety, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, family and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She applies CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through concrete exercises and practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has a clinical master’s in social work, an undergraduate degree in sociology, and six years of field experience supporting people across the lifespan.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LMSW practicing in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether she offers phone, video, or other formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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