Julie Hamoui, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Anxiety and depression
Self and attachment
CBT and EFT methods

About Julie

Julie Hamoui is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience in mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar challenges, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns. Julie also supports those coping with life changes, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

She describes her approach as person-centered, which means sessions focus on the client's goals and perspectives. Julie uses practical tools to reframe negative thoughts and to build more mindful habits. She incorporates techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-informed thinking.

In sessions she talks through difficulties, validates feelings, and helps people identify daily coping tools. Clients work on skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and handling relationship or family stressors. Julie also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress.

Julie has experience across individual, group, and family settings. She aims to help people develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Practical strategies and short exercises are commonly used between sessions to reinforce progress.

She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow. Payment follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.

How Julie uses emotion and attachment work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and working with strong emotions to change unhelpful interaction patterns. It is often used when feelings are hard to identify and when relational patterns keep repeating. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people recognize and shift those patterns for calmer connection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and perspective, giving space for people to describe what matters most and guide the pace of work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She listens to what matters most and adjusts strategies so therapy matches the client's preferences and life circumstances.

Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others appreciate that online sessions make it simpler to attend from a quieter location or to choose a format that does not require being on camera. Confirm the available session options when you schedule so they match your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and related issues such as parenting strain and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical, using techniques to reframe negative thoughts and build mindful habits alongside emotion-focused work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julie has 12 years of experience in mental health and wellness settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees structured?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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