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Julia Donnini

Julia Donnini

LCSW

Texas

Practical, compassionate support for meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Texas / 63783
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Skill focused
    • Warm and direct

    About Julia

    Julia Donnini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She meets people where they are and offers practical tools to make daily life feel more manageable. Julia aims to create a welcoming space where clients can speak honestly and be treated with dignity.

    Julia has three years of clinical experience working with people affected by depression, anxiety, substance use and behavioral addictions, and relationship struggles. She has also supported many people who have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional trauma. Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

    Her counseling style is warm and understanding. Sessions focus on listening first, then building goals together. Julia uses straightforward methods to teach coping skills and to help clients move toward the changes they want.

    Clinically she draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. These approaches guide short-term skill building as well as deeper, longer-term change depending on each person’s goals.

    Early sessions usually focus on identifying priorities and making a simple plan. Julia keeps goals flexible so sessions can shift as needs change. She values bravery and honesty, and aims to be a steady source of practical support during change.

  2. How Motivational and Practical Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation in a respectful way. It is useful for addictions, behavior change, and getting unstuck.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and offering acceptance so clients can explore feelings and values. This approach is helpful for stress, grief, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It often involves homework and concrete techniques to practice between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily life. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

    For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people also prefer not using video for a brief session or choose a time that fits around work or family responsibilities. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match sessions to your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Julia address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and understanding with a focus on listening first. She helps people set goals and teaches practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.

    What experience does she bring?

    Julia has three years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, relationship problems, and trauma.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds the credential LCSW, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    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 therapy with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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