Julie Adams, LMHC

Julie Adams is a Washington-licensed LMHC with 28 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and parenting or family conflicts. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she focuses on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs and goals.

Her background includes work in schools, psychiatric hospitals, high-risk homes, and private practice, and she has served as a child specialist in collaborative law settings. Those varied experiences inform a practical, strengths-based approach that supports motivation and healthy family interactions. Julie does not provide treatment for addiction or couples therapy.

Julie draws on her Native American roots and a lifelong curiosity about the natural world to inform her worldview and therapeutic presence. Outside of work she enjoys kayaking, boogie boarding, swimming, following sports, and searching for fossils. She welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and looks forward to partnering with clients as they pursue greater well-being and more fulfilling lives.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. These approaches help clients identify patterns in thinking and behavior, develop coping strategies, and practice new ways of responding to everyday challenges. They are well suited to individuals seeking symptom relief and improved daily functioning.

She also incorporates family-centered work that strengthens communication, clarifies roles, and supports healthier interactions between caregivers and children. For parents, Julie offers focused guidance on routines, boundaries, and motivation to help families find more balance and cooperation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Julie works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These modalities increase flexibility, reduce travel time, and help clients access a licensed professional from home or another convenient location, while preserving the continuity and effectiveness of regular care.