Julie Barzal, LICSW, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

Evidence-informed approaches
Strengths focused
Gender and identity inclusion

About Julie

Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps adults and adolescents facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. She works with people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, substance use concerns, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Julie aims to make the first step easier and meets people where they are.

Julie uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-centered work keeps conversations focused on the person’s goals and values. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live toward what matters despite hard feelings.

Her background includes seven years of professional practice and licensure as a LICSW and LISW. She has experience providing counseling, telehealth, crisis management, and case coordination. Julie emphasizes active listening, cultural humility, and gender and identity inclusion in her work.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through challenges. Sessions often mix practical problem solving with attention to personal strengths. Julie aims for work that is both challenging and empowering so clients leave with clearer steps forward.

Outside of the office she brings a relatable perspective shaped by life experience, including parenthood and a later-in-life path through college. Those experiences inform a down-to-earth approach that values resilience and second chances.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions tied to personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to identify thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental conversation so the person feels heard and can set their own goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss these methods with clients and tailor the mix to fit goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Julie has experience providing telehealth, but the biography does not list specific session formats for ongoing practice. Before booking, confirm which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to be on camera for some meetings. Many people find that therapy by video or phone helps them maintain continuity while balancing work, family, and recovery tasks.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, substance use concerns, and coping with life changes including disaster-related stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and person-focused. She blends client-centered conversation with structured tools to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional therapy experience delivering counseling, telehealth, crisis intervention, and case management services.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography notes telehealth experience but does not list specific current formats; confirm session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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.