- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- CBT DBT EMDR
About Julia
Julia Spain is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arizona with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and questions around life purpose and self-love. She helps people who feel stuck after big changes or who are unsure what to do next.
In sessions she uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns that keep someone stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful thinking. She also uses EMDR when past events are getting in the way of current goals.
Julia prefers short, direct explanations and hands-on practice in session. She works with clients to set concrete goals and small steps to try between meetings. The focus is on everyday changes that help a person feel more able to handle stress and make decisions about work, relationships, or personal values.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in Arizona. Julia guides people through practical options for coping during separation or divorce, rebuilding confidence, and clarifying purpose after a life shift. Sessions are structured and collaborative rather than purely reflective.
People who choose her often want straightforward tools and clear next steps. To begin, readers should confirm the current session formats before booking and follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Julia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, low mood, and decision-making. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when relationships or overwhelming feelings block progress.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, when past upsetting events interfere with present goals. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distress linked to memories so a person can move forward with less reactivity.
Choosing the best approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients have a say in which techniques to use and when to shift focus.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT skills training, and certain EMDR protocols to remote sessions, with practical exercises and between-session assignments to support progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, divorce and separation, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical conversation, goal-setting, and skill practice. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used to change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Julia has 21 years of professional experience working with clients in clinical roles.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.