Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Cassandra Julian

Cassandra Julian, LCSW, CSW

LCSW - anxiety and trauma focused

Florida

See online therapy options
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW21691; LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09931219
NPI
1619551132
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • CBT and EMDR informed
  • Works with LGBT concerns

About Cassandra

Cassandra Julian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience in Florida. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. Cassandra also lists work related to LGBT concerns and related identity issues.

Her sessions focus on practical tools and clear conversations. She uses straightforward methods to help people manage anxiety, handle stress at work, and make sense of past experiences. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings, not just talk about problems.

Cassandra draws from several approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR. She matches techniques to what a person needs and adjusts the pace to what feels manageable. If EMDR is a fit and longer sessions are needed, she may suggest an alternative arrangement to complete that work.

She has experience helping with issues that often overlap, such as autism and Asperger syndrome, co-morbidity, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress. Cassandra also lists experience with migration and discrimination-related stress, gender dysphoria, domestic violence, and relationship concerns like jealousy or commitment issues.

Conversations are in English and take place with a Florida LCSW. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In practice this means sessions emphasize what the person wants to work on and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns, which can be practiced between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method used for processing traumatic memories; it can involve focused sets of attention and may require longer sessions when used for deeper trauma work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT skills, mindfulness practices, EMDR, or a mix is best for a given concern.

Session formats are not listed explicitly here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a break or sessions that avoid travel time. Some approaches also let people practice exercises between meetings, which can help apply skills to real situations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaImmigration issuesJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Florida, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include LGBT concerns and related identity stressors.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on practical tools and clear conversation. She uses client-centered methods alongside CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That practice has involved supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, and work-related stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds LCSW credentials in Colorado and Florida and practices from Florida. Sessions are provided by a Florida LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Cassandra JulianLCSW, CSW

See online therapy options