- Stress and coping
- Panic and social anxiety
- Life transitions
About Julie
Julie Pool is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience supporting adults through change and stress. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and questions about life purpose. She also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, self-esteem, and caregiver stress.
Julie uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses problem solving and relational approaches to untangle communication patterns and improve how people connect with others.
In a typical meeting she helps clients map patterns that keep them stuck. They talk through small experiments to test new ways of responding. Julie supports people as they practice coping skills and track what changes and what does not.
She often works with people navigating life transitions and decisions about work, relationships, or health. That includes addressing guilt, shame, and difficulties knowing what matters next. Sessions emphasize skills that can be used between meetings to reduce symptoms and increase clarity.
Julie asks questions and sets clear goals together with each person. She aims for straightforward feedback and concrete steps rather than abstract talk. Her approach is practical: notice patterns, try different actions, and adjust based on what helps.
How Julie integrates evidence-based approaches online
Julie commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT-style work breaks problems into clear steps and is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression.She also employs mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises can help with stress, social anxiety, and improving focus during difficult moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to choose approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering options when bandwidth varies. Licensed professionals can use video or audio to keep sessions focused on practical skill building, communication practice, and planning next steps without promising specific outcomes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including caregiver stress and women's issues.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Julie uses cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, problem solving, and relational approaches to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults on life transitions and anxiety-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.