- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Julie
Julie Rathbun is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience working in behavioral health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT issues. Julie works with adults who want to understand how old patterns still shape their present life.
Julie talks plainly about how family of origin patterns, attachment styles, and expectations learned in childhood can affect relationships and self-image. She helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions include practical conversation about communication, control, and boundary problems that show up at home and work.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from Western International University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. Julie is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and has spent two decades in clinical roles across the state. She draws on that experience when planning sessions and next steps with clients.
Julie also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, BDSM and kink culture, body image, caregiver stress, eating and food-related issues, divorce and separation, and end-of-life concerns. She works with people dealing with guilt, shame, grief, and questions about life purpose and men's issues.
In sessions Julie uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed techniques to help people practice new behaviors. She encourages small experiments between meetings and regular check-ins on progress. People who want help sorting old family patterns and learning new ways to relate will find a practical, experience-based approach.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on attachment and family-of-origin patterns, helping people identify learned roles and try different responses in relationships. Another approach targets problem-focused skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior experiments to reduce distress in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review what you want to change, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to use and when to shift focus.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work, caregiving, and appointments into a weekly routine. They can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video when helpful, and easier scheduling across a busy day. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can choose what fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns. Additional focus includes attachment, abandonment, body image, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct, evidence-informed approaches and practical conversation to help people try new responses. Sessions emphasize skills, communication practice, and real-world steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in behavioral health roles across Arizona. That experience informs how she structures sessions and goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and lives and works in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the scheduling process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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