Julia Spaude

Julia Spaude is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or parenting strain. Her approach centers on the client's strengths and goals.

Julia believes people know their story best and brings steady support while clients make changes. She helps clients build confidence, handle difficult feelings, and find clearer direction when life feels unsettled. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with room to slow down when processing trauma or loss.

Over seven years of practice, Julia has worked with many common challenges including chronic worry, motivation problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, communication breakdowns, body image, and managing chronic illness or pain. That range means she often combines straightforward skills work with space for understanding how past experiences affect current patterns.

Clinically, Julia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing. In session she will help people notice unhelpful habits, try small experiments, and choose actions that match their values. The tone is respectful and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.

People who pick Julia often want guidance that is concrete but compassionate. If you are looking for help with sleep, coping, or rebuilding confidence, she offers an approach that balances skill building with listening and emotional support.

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