Julie Borden, LCSW

Practical approaches and online care

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people gain perspective and try small, sustainable changes. One approach emphasizes noticing thought and behavior patterns, helping clients see how automatic responses shape relationships and daily life. This method helps with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges by making patterns easier to change.

Another approach centers on goal-oriented steps and behavioral experiments. Sessions include planning one small action to try between meetings, then reviewing what worked and what didn’t. This is useful for parenting challenges, depression, and building confidence after setbacks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they refine the plan as progress is made and adjust methods to fit real life.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that helps build connection. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for shorter reflections, ongoing check-ins, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.