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LICSW, LISW

Julie Barzal, LICSW, LISW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Julie

Julie Barzal is a licensed social worker who offers supportive, practical care for people coping with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical work with adolescents and adults, and emphasizes meeting clients where they are while building on individual strengths and values. Her background includes experience with LGBT concerns, substance use disorders, grief, blended family dynamics, and other complex stressors.

Her approach blends evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to help clients clarify goals, manage emotions, and develop lasting skills. Julie describes her work as collaborative and strengths-focused, combining active listening, advocacy, and practical problem solving.

She also has experience with crisis and case management and has provided both in-person and telehealth counseling. Julie aims to create an accepting space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.

Online Approaches That Support Values and Skills

Julie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to take committed action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical strategies for reframing thoughts and building new coping skills, useful for depression, anxiety, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie emphasizes a collaborative process to determine what best fits each client's needs, goals, and preferences. She combines these methods with a client-centered, strengths-based stance and will adjust strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules. These formats support flexibility and access while allowing Julie to use ACT and CBT techniques in ways that match a client's communication style and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie help address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is Julie's general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining active listening with practical skill-building and a strengths-based focus to help clients move toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has seven years of professional therapy experience working with adolescents and adults across a variety of settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials with the following details: MA LICSW LICSW126232 and OH LISW I.2203842-SUPV. She practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Julie provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Massachusetts

Languages

English