Julie Otis, LCSW
Indiana · 16 years in practice
Julie Otis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship problems.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34011068A · expires April 2028
- LICSW, Washington
- LW61632311 · expires November 2026
- LCSW, New Mexico
- SWB-2026-0709 · expires July 2027
- LCSW, Idaho
- 9681513 · expires November 2028
- NPI
- 1801451372 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- 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 Otis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship problems. She brings 16 years of experience and a straightforward, compassionate approach. Julie speaks English and practices from Indiana.
Julie aims to be direct while remaining empathetic. She gives honest feedback and challenges unhelpful patterns so people can make real changes. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills and clearer ways of relating to others.
Background and approach
Her work often centers on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety. Julie also supports people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and struggles with self-esteem. She helps clients develop better self-love, boundaries, and healthier habits.
Julie uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive tools, and skills from dialectical behavior approaches. She blends listening with active guidance so clients leave each session with something they can try. Many people come to Julie hoping for more confidence, clearer relationships, or relief from anxiety and addictive patterns.
She focuses on small, steady changes so progress feels achievable. The work asks for openness and effort, and Julie supports that growth with honest, practical feedback.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Julie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Julie names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion, Attachment, and Online Support
Julie integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand and shift the emotional patterns that shape their relationships. EFT focuses on identifying emotional responses and creating new ways of connecting, which can help with anxiety, attachment issues, and relationship distress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early bonding patterns influence current behavior and helps people develop more supported ways of relating. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions grounded in each person's goals and experiences. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process; the therapist and client work together to test what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That way therapy can change over time as progress is made. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat are useful for ongoing support, quick reflections, or when written communication feels most comfortable. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
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 among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Julie is compassionate but direct. She offers honest feedback and practical techniques while also listening and validating your experience.
How much experience does she have?
Julie has 16 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy to people with a range of concerns.
What credential and region is Julie associated with?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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