- Strengths-focused approach
- Practical tools
- Infant mental health
About Julianne
Julianne Alston, LMSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or changes in family life. She focuses on practical support for parents, caregivers, and individuals coping with trauma or loss. Her tone is easygoing and strengths-focused, which many people find calming when they first reach out.
Julianne earned a clinical Master of Social Work after studying sociology. She has six years of experience and has worked with people across the lifespan, from newborns and toddlers to older adults. Her background includes infant mental health work that supports parents building stronger bonds with young children.
In sessions she uses clear, hands-on tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas and trauma-informed methods when those perspectives fit the situation.
Clients can expect a practical, goal-oriented style that still pays attention to emotions and relationships. Julianne emphasizes building self-esteem and strengthening communication within families. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care concerns and attachment-related challenges.
Her approach centers on small steps that fit into real life. She works with caregivers facing stress, people adjusting after loss, and anyone coping with chronic health issues or complex family dynamics. The focus is on what helps someone function better day to day and move toward their goals.
How these approaches translate to online work
Julianne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this often looks like setting small goals and practicing new skills between sessions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy concepts to look at relationship patterns and strengthen emotional bonds, which can be helpful for parenting, attachment issues, and adoption or foster care concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julianne will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Clients and therapist check in and adjust the plan together as progress is made.
Please confirm the session formats Julianne currently offers before scheduling, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into busy days, reduce time spent traveling, and make it easier to attend regular sessions. Online work can allow focus on concrete skills, step-by-step problem solving, and follow-up between meetings to support steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julianne help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, self-esteem, family problems, and life transitions. Additional areas include adoption and foster care related issues and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is easygoing and strength-based, with practical tools and clear goals. Sessions mix skill-building with attention to feelings and relationships.
What experience does she bring?
Julianne has six years of clinical experience and a background in infant mental health. She has worked with clients across the lifespan, including newborns through older adults.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master of Social Work, and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Julianne accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking to verify which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.