Julie Tallard Johnson , LCSW

Julie Tallard Johnson greets people who have come seeking support and approaches each person with the belief that reaching out requires both wisdom and courage. She frames therapy as a place to explore possibilities and to reconnect with resilience and creativity even during stressful times. Many people also need someone who will listen without judgment, and she provides that attentive presence while helping clients identify practical strategies for change.

Her practice is grounded in a relational, narrative, and somatic orientation. Relational work emphasizes the importance of a genuine, skillful therapeutic connection as the foundation for growth. Narrative approaches invite clients to examine the stories and assumptions that shape their lives so they can transform painful patterns. Somatic elements bring attention to bodily experience and the ways emotions are embodied. Cognitive-behavioral methods often weave through these approaches as tools for inquiry and practice.

She holds a Master in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a professional license to provide clinical social work services. With over three decades of experience working with people both in person and online, she offers simple, immediately usable tools alongside deeper personal insight. She has also authored several books on healing, trauma, and practical cognitive-behavioral strategies. Trained more recently in somatic experiencing, breath work, and awareness practices, she uses these skills while keeping the client in the lead - describing the client as the captain and herself as the navigator who proposes routes and options. Her work is informed by ongoing learning and a long-standing commitment to compassionate, skillful care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julie Tallard Johnson integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, attentive listening, and a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values and sense of self. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for issues such as anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. ACT encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strategies that feel right. She adapts techniques to the individual's needs and mixes relational, narrative, somatic, and skills-based methods so the plan evolves from a shared conversation.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities and life transitions.