Julia Spaude, LICSW

Julia Spaude is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and struggles with confidence. Julia approaches therapy from a place of respect for each person’s knowledge of their own life, helping clients identify and build on their existing strengths while taking practical steps toward meaningful change.

Using evidence-informed methods, she blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each individual’s needs. Her work supports clients navigating grief, family and parenting issues, career concerns, LGBT-related matters, sleep difficulties, and the impacts of chronic illness or caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and eating-related struggles, anger and impulsivity, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

Clients seeking collaboration and steady support will find an emphasis on empowerment, motivation, and practical coping strategies. Julia aims to create a space where people can take courageous first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life while developing tools to manage ongoing challenges and pursue personal goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Julia Spaude

Julia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take small, committed actions toward a life that matters to them. ACT is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and uncertainty by increasing psychological flexibility and focus on meaningful goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies for mood concerns, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Julia emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes the client’s perspective and lived experience, creating a collaborative atmosphere where goals and methods are shaped together. Finding the right approach is part of the process - she works with each person to determine which combination of strategies best fits their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it simpler to access consistent care around work, family, and daily life. These options increase scheduling flexibility and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that suit their routines while maintaining ongoing therapeutic support.