Julie Castaneda, LPC

Julie Castaneda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked across private practice and nonprofit settings, offering both individual and group therapy to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions. Over the course of her career she has also developed and delivered trainings and appeared as a speaker on radio and television to discuss counseling topics.

Julie approaches each client as a collaborator in the work of creating a more fulfilling life. Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed techniques tailored to the needs of adults facing caregiving challenges, aging concerns, chronic illness or pain, and relationship or communication difficulties. She brings experience supporting mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the personal growth that comes with exploring life purpose and self-worth.

Clients can expect a respectful, experienced professional who values each person’s story and goals. Julie regards it as a privilege to serve those who seek support and looks forward to meeting new clients and beginning the journey toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-oriented. Cognitive strategies help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more balanced perspectives, which can ease anxiety and depressive symptoms. Trauma-informed methods focus on safely processing distressing events and reducing their impact on daily functioning, supporting recovery from abuse and post-traumatic stress. Skills-based coping interventions teach practical tools for managing stress, grief, chronic pain, and the challenges of caregiving and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Julie collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the approach as progress is made.

Online therapy with Julie is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within Texas, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in therapy in the ways that feel most manageable for them.