Julie Tallard Johnson , LCSW

Julie Tallard Johnson greets those who seek help with a calm, grounded presence and an emphasis on the courage it takes to reach out for support. She believes people can access resilience and creativity even during intense stress, and she offers listening without judgment as a foundation for exploration and healing.

Her practice emphasizes the central role of the therapeutic relationship - a genuine, skilled connection between therapist and client - alongside narrative work and somatic awareness. Narrative work invites clients to examine the stories and assumptions that shape their lives, using inquiry and attention to transform painful patterns. Somatic work returns attention to physical-emotional experience and includes breath and awareness practices that support insight and regulation. Cognitive behavioral methods are woven into this relational and somatic approach, particularly through inquiry practices that help uncover and shift habitual thoughts and behaviors.

Julie holds a Master of Social Work and is an LCSW, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide clinical psychotherapy. She brings 33 years of experience working with individuals both in person and online, and she draws on additional training in somatic experiencing and breath-based practices. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey - clients lead the sessions and she offers guidance, tools, and options to help them move toward the changes they want. Julie is also an author of several books that focus on trauma recovery, well-being, and practical cognitive-behavioral tools for living more fully.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julie Tallard Johnson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience and prioritizes empathy, genuine curiosity, and a supportive therapeutic relationship to foster insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and coping with daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She offers options and integrates techniques in a way that responds to the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with Julie includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and circumstances. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to tailor interaction styles to what works best for each client.