- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Julie
Julie Otis is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, anger, trauma and abuse, and concerns like ADHD and self-esteem.
Julie uses a straightforward, relational approach in session. She listens and gives honest feedback when needed. That can look like naming patterns that get in the way, pointing out how thoughts and actions link, and working on practical skills to manage emotion and behavior.
She often focuses on attachment and communication problems. That includes codependency, commitment worries, isolation, and trouble trusting or connecting. She also supports people managing impulsivity, social anxiety, and effects of past trauma.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, and skills from CBT and DBT. Sessions mix exploring feelings with practicing new ways of responding.
Julie aims to help people build clearer boundaries, better coping skills, and steadier relationships with themselves and others. She expects honest effort in sessions and provides direct, practical guidance to support change.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Julie often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and work with difficult emotions and interaction patterns. EFT focuses on how feelings and attachment needs shape relationships and helps people notice and change reactive cycles.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current trust and closeness. This work helps when someone struggles with codependency, commitment worries, or feeling isolated. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her practice too, which means conversations are guided by the client’s concerns and pace while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will discuss goals and preferences, then adapt techniques from EFT, attachment work, CBT, or DBT to fit what the client wants to address. That collaboration happens in the first sessions and continues as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding commute time. It can also allow for phone-only sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited. These practical benefits help make regular work on emotions and relationships easier to maintain.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Washington, New Mexico, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and relational. She listens closely and offers honest feedback while teaching practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has 16 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of concerns and patterns related to attachment and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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