- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Stress and grief
About Julia
Julia Fill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with seven years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and a range of other life challenges listed in her profile.
Julia keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical skills. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping tools that fit daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than lecture-style.
She also supports people facing parenting strain, caregiver fatigue, and challenges tied to identity and LGBT concerns. Julia addresses issues such as anger, self-esteem, mood concerns, and difficulties tied to trauma, attachment, or family-of-origin problems. Her additional focus areas include compulsions and panic symptoms, substance-related concerns, and aspects of alternative sexual cultures when that affects a person’s wellbeing.
People who come to her often want concrete strategies for stress and anxiety, clearer communication in relationships, or help managing big life changes. She helps clients set small, achievable steps and tracks progress over time. Motivational interviewing is used to explore what really matters to the client and to support changes they choose.
Julia presents herself as a collaborative clinician. She prioritizes respect and sensitivity while helping people practice new skills, try different behaviors, and work toward the goals they name.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and stress, then to practice small changes that reduce distress. CBT is concrete and often includes short between-session exercises to test new ways of responding.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most to a person and to strengthen motivation for change. This approach is conversational and helps people set goals they really want and feel ready to try.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
The profile does not spell out which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or by letting someone choose not to use video if that helps keep things manageable. These practical benefits often help sessions fit into everyday life without major scheduling changes.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and try practical changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.