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Julia Spaude, LICSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Julia

Julia Spaude is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges around motivation and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, inviting clients to build on the resources they already have while exploring patterns that keep them stuck. Her approach supports people who are ready to take courageous steps toward greater satisfaction and functioning.

With seven years of clinical experience, Julia blends evidence-based strategies with a client-centered stance, helping individuals address a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting struggles, ADHD-related challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as body image, attachment and abandonment wounds, chronic illness or pain, and problems with impulse control or isolation.

Her practice aims to empower clients through collaborative goal-setting and practical tools for coping and growth.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unblocked around motivation or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and skill-building, which is useful for managing symptoms of anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and mood difficulties.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring. Techniques may be blended across approaches so the care plan reflects what works best for the individual rather than sticking to a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access support from home or another convenient location. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and adaptable pacing so clients can engage in therapy in the way that fits their life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julia often address?
She works with a broad range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD-related struggles, and career or motivation concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining compassion with practical interventions drawn from acceptance, cognitive, and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julia brings seven years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in Washington.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, with the WA LICSW LW 61237737 credential and practices in Washington.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
All sessions are conducted in English and she does not currently accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varying needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English