- 28 years experience
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Works on sleep issues
About Julie
Julie Vierling is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 28 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LMSW and LISW, helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction. Julie focuses on practical support people can use day to day to feel steadier.
Julie works with a wide range of concerns, including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive patterns, mood disorders, and process addictions. She also offers help for postpartum depression, seasonal mood shifts, codependency, and domestic violence recovery. Sleep and rest difficulties are among the issues she addresses as part of overall emotional health.
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions often center on identifying small, workable steps and building coping skills that fit real life. She draws on therapies that teach new ways of thinking and handling difficult emotions.
Julie uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. These methods inform how she helps people set goals, manage distress, and create routines that support change.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She aims to listen closely, tailor strategies to each situation, and help clients practice new skills between sessions. To start, she asks a few questions to match goals and then schedules sessions based on availability.
How specific approaches and online work fit together
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice hard thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help when worry, avoidance, or rumination get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, depression, or insomnia. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, often using mindfulness, distress-tolerance, and emotion-regulation techniques.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, keeping appointments during work breaks, or having shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier for international clients to connect across time zones. Ultimately the focus is on practical tools and routines that support better sleep, reduced anxiety, and steadier mood, whether sessions happen in person or through agreed-upon remote formats.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and many mood and behavioral concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and practical, focusing on small steps, coping skills, and collaboration to fit everyday life.
How much experience does she bring?
Julie has 28 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LMSW and LISW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing 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 working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.