Julia Burns , LICSW, LCSW

Julia Burns is a licensed social worker based in Maine with 30 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people navigating trauma and abuse, grief and loss, struggles with self esteem and confidence, career difficulties, and major life changes. Over three decades she has supported clients through moments of transition and recovery, offering steady guidance and practical strategies.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. Julia emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify goals and build the skills needed to move toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and she is present to offer encouragement and support throughout that process.

Julia holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both reflecting advanced training and clinical experience in social work and mental health treatment.

Evidence-Based Care for Trauma, Grief, and Life Change

Julia Burns uses established, evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's situation. For trauma and abuse she applies techniques that help individuals process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact of past events, supporting a gradual restoration of day-to-day functioning and safety. For grief and loss she uses structured, compassionate methods to help people navigate mourning, adjust to changed circumstances, and find ways to honor what was lost while moving forward. She also offers skills-focused strategies aimed at rebuilding self esteem, confidence, and career-related coping, emphasizing practical tools for decision-making and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Julia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is most helpful for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.