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Julia Fill, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Julia

Julia Fill combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered attitude to help people manage stress, mood concerns, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia, she uses structured strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches alongside motivational interviewing to help clients build skills and pursue meaningful change. Julia emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's perspective while identifying strengths to support recovery and growth.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and the impact of caregiving or compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing challenges with self-esteem, impulsivity, mood disorders, and relationship or family difficulties.

Julia is attentive to issues related to sexual expression and alternative culture, and she brings sensitivity to topics like abandonment, attachment, and substance use when these affect daily functioning. In sessions she focuses on practical coping tools, clearer communication, and strategies to reduce distress so clients can engage more fully with life.

Julia welcomes direct conversations about goals and tailors her approach to fit individual needs while drawing on her clinical experience and professional training.

Combining structured approaches with flexible online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice concrete behavioral changes that reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and panic. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening personal motivation for change by exploring values and ambivalence in a respectful, goal-focused way. Both approaches aim to produce practical shifts in how clients think and act so they can better manage daily challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best. She will discuss goals, preferences, and prior experiences to adapt CBT or motivational interviewing techniques to a client’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy brings these methods into accessible formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit more easily into busy schedules. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints while still engaging in regular, structured therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
This therapist works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and challenges related to self-esteem and mood disorders.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside motivational interviewing to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, learn practical coping skills, and build motivation for change in a collaborative way.
What is her professional background and experience?
Julia has seven years of professional experience in clinical social work and applies that experience to help clients address emotional and behavioral challenges across many areas of life.
What credentials and location information should I know?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Virginia under VA LCSW 0904015107.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States or speak another language?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English