Julie Barzal, LICSW, LISW

Ohio · 7 years in practice

Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship struggles.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.2203842-SUPV · expires August 2026
LICSW, Massachusetts: LICSW126232 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1881249217 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Julie

Julie Barzal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship struggles. She works in Ohio and brings a calm, direct approach to everyday problems. Her style is steady and practical, aimed at helping people feel more grounded and able to handle life’s demands.

Julie uses a mix of methods to meet each person where they are. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act on their values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts.

Background and approach

Sessions often include problem-solving, skill-building, and conversation about real-life situations. She has seven years of professional experience and holds MA LICSW and OH LISW credentials. She has worked with adults and adolescents around substance use, blended family concerns, LGBT issues, trauma, and caregiver stress.

Julie emphasizes active listening, cultural humility, and a strengths-based perspective in her work. Julie aims for sessions that are honest and collaborative. She pays attention to practical steps that can be used between meetings.

People who choose her often want a therapist who will listen closely, challenge gently, and focus on clear changes. Outside of clinical work, Julie shares that she became a parent as a teenager and returned to college later in life, which she says informs her empathy and persistence. She is left-handed and ambidextrous, and she values growth at any age.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Julie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Julie names

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Online support

How Julie’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions

Julie often combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches in online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting core emotions in relationships and personal patterns, which can help people improve closeness and reduce reactive cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small committed actions that align with their values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and pacing sessions around each person's needs so they feel understood and respected.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions focus on what matters most to the client rather than on a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework, or when a shorter, written touchpoint fits better into a busy day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into real life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Julie commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, addictions, parenting strain, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

What is Julie's therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining emotionally-focused work with values-based and cognitive techniques to address feelings, behaviors, and daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julie has seven years of professional therapy experience working with adults and adolescents in a variety of settings.

What credentials and location are listed for Julie?

She holds MA LICSW and OH LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and pricing 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 Julie?

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