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Julie Barrett, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Julie
Julie Barrett is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 24 years of clinical experience in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long, abstract talks.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what feels most important to the client. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing techniques are available when managing strong emotions or ambivalence about change.
Julie aims for short-term, problem-focused work when that fits, and longer-term support when people need it. In sessions she helps identify patterns, set manageable goals, and practice small changes between meetings. She pays attention to how stress shows up day to day and to concrete ways to reduce it.
Her background supports work on trauma and grief, addictions, ADHD, eating concerns, anger, career transitions, and LGBT issues. She offers coaching-style strategies alongside therapy when clients want more direct behavior changes or planning support.
Sessions are held in English and arranged through an online matching and scheduling process. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so you know whether the setup fits your routine.
How Julie uses structured approaches in online sessions
Julie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions tend to include concrete exercises, thought records, and practice tasks that people can use between meetings to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the client's priorities and to shape goals around what the client wants to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for learning emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Julie will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adjust plans based on what is helpful. That means methods can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the current session options and scheduling when completing the short matching questionnaire and setting up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, eating issues, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, career changes, and related life adjustments.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using short-term techniques when helpful and skills practice between sessions to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working as an LMFT in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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