Julie Fahlmann , LCSW

Julie Fahlmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York who brings decades of experience across diverse mental health settings to her clinical work. She earned a BA in Psychology with a specialization in Forensic Psychology and completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University at Albany School of Social Welfare in 2004, and she also holds certification as a school social worker for UPK-12. Over the course of her career she has worked in emergency room psychiatric services, outpatient therapy, probation, addiction counseling, behavior support for people with developmental disabilities, homecare medical social work, school-based social work, and in a county correctional facility, which informs a broad and practical understanding of clients' needs.

Her therapeutic style blends Cognitive-Behavioral techniques with psychodynamic and rational-emotive perspectives to assess risk and protective factors and to build realistic, goal-focused treatment plans. She specializes in assessment, trauma, addiction, prevention, and treatment planning that centers the client’s priorities. Julie places strong emphasis on establishing trust and a collaborative alliance so clients feel empowered to explore change.

She generally maintains a set schedule with many evening appointments available, while retaining some flexibility to accommodate different time needs when possible. Julie welcomes inquiries from prospective clients who wish to learn more and determine whether her approach aligns with their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Julie Fahlmann draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, providing a respectful space where clients lead the conversation and explore their own goals and values. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it often includes practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client discuss which techniques feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between appointments, and access licensed professionals from varied locations, while allowing the therapist and client to choose the formats that best support meaningful, effective work together.