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Julia Spaude

Julia Spaude

LICSW

Washington

Collaborative support for motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Washington / LW 61237737
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Values-based work
    • Skill building

    About Julia

    Julia Spaude is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about next steps. She aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can talk through what matters to them and find practical ways forward.

    Julia works in a straightforward, respectful way and centers the client's own goals. She uses approaches that help people notice what matters, build motivation for change, and practice skills that reduce stress. Sessions are collaborative - she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps clients try new strategies between meetings.

    Her practice includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around identity such as LGBT-related concerns. She also helps with career questions, parenting strain, sleep problems, chronic pain or illness challenges, and struggles with self-esteem and body image.

    Julia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape treatment. Those approaches are used to help clarify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and build small, achievable steps toward change.

    With seven years of clinical experience, Julia aims to meet people where they are and support steady progress. Prospective clients who want to learn more are encouraged to follow the Start Therapy process on the site to begin matching and scheduling.

  2. How motivational and values-based approaches translate online

    Julia often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings and build readiness to change. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and drawing out a person’s own reasons for change rather than giving directives.

    She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them and taking committed steps toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy is another influence and emphasizes respect, empathy, and following the client’s lead in sessions.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress unfolds so the plan can change when needed.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often tailor session length and focus to match day-to-day constraints and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficulties

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Julia commonly help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, sleep problems, and LGBT-related issues.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, asking questions and reflecting so clients shape their goals. She focuses on building motivation and practical skills between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional experience working as a therapist in Washington.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She holds an LICSW and practices in Washington state.

    Which languages are supported during sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing and payment work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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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