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Julianne Alston, LMSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Julianne

Julianne Alston is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate trauma, grief, ADHD-related challenges, anxiety, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines practical skills with a strengths-based perspective to support clients across the lifespan, drawing on six years of clinical experience and a background in sociology and clinical social work. Julianne also brings specialized training in infant mental health, which informs her approach to parenting support and early relational work.

Her practice emphasizes evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods alongside attachment-centered work and Internal Family Systems ideas. Julianne aims to meet people where they are, offering calm, approachable guidance for managing stress, improving self-esteem, coping with loss, and addressing family and communication problems.

She frames therapy as collaborative work geared toward practical change, resilience, and clearer coping skills tailored to each client’s goals.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Support

Julianne integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work to address relationship patterns and daily coping skills. Attachment-based work explores how early relationships shape current interactions and helps rebuild trust, communication, and emotional connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and impulsivity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful, prioritizing client preferences and practical outcomes throughout the work.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Julianne’s online practice emphasizes flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow for consistent support, skill-building between sessions, and varied ways to communicate so clients can choose what fits their life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julianne commonly help with?
She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD-related challenges, anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, and life transitions, along with related issues like attachment problems and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is strengths-based and collaborative, using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Internal Family Systems as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julianne has six years of experience practicing social work and clinical therapy, and she combines that experience with a background in sociology and a clinical master’s in social work.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LMSW with licence number MI LMSW 6801098514 and practices from Michigan.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people who are located outside the U.S.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Julianne can help with

Julianne Alston works with clients on trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and ADHD.

Julianne works with parents and young children in infant mental health.

Julianne works with newborn.

How Julianne approaches therapy

Julianne's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Julianne is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 6 years of clinical experience.