Julie Tallard Johnson, LCSW

Julie Tallard Johnson greets each person who seeks support with respect for the courage it takes to ask for help. She emphasizes that therapy can open possibilities for change and believes people can access resilience and creativity even during stressful periods. She also understands that sometimes the most important need is simply to be heard by someone who listens without judgment.

Her clinical view centers on three complementary threads - relational, narrative, and somatic work. Relational work means the foundation of effective therapy is a genuine, skillful connection between therapist and client. Narrative work focuses on exploring the stories and assumptions a person holds, using inquiry and attention to transform painful patterns. Somatic work attends to the body-mind connection, bringing physical-emotional awareness into the therapeutic conversation. She also integrates cognitive-behavioral practices when they support inquiry and change.

Johnson holds a Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a licensed mental health professional. She has practiced therapy for over three decades, offering both face-to-face and online services, and has continued training in somatic experiencing, breath work, and awareness practices.

Her style is collaborative and practical - helping people gain insight and simple tools they can use right away. She frames the client as the captain and herself as the navigator, offering several pathways to reach a client’s goals while the client directs the session. She has authored several books on trauma, well-being, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, and values ongoing learning with and from those she works with. She invites exploration at the client’s pace and looks forward to partnering in change.