- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Communication focus
About Julie
Julie Pool is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Julie also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.
She begins by listening to what brought someone in and mapping how everyday patterns keep problems going. Sessions involve clear, practical steps rather than abstract talk. Julie uses cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
Her work also draws on problem solving and relational approaches to look at how interactions with others affect mood and behavior. She helps people identify small, achievable changes they can test between sessions. When panic or social fear shows up, she offers concrete ways to manage symptoms and practice new responses.
Julie emphasizes building coping tools and greater self-awareness. She invites straightforward discussion of guilt and shame and the behaviours that follow. The aim is to create manageable habits that reduce overwhelm and increase choices in daily life.
She keeps sessions focused and practical, balancing thinking about past patterns with steps to move forward. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Julie integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques in simple, practical ways. This approach looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, and teaches small experiments to test different responses. It is often used for worry, panic, social anxiety, and self-critical thinking.She also brings mindfulness practices into work with strong emotions. Mindfulness here means brief attention exercises and grounding skills people can use when feeling overwhelmed or stuck. These tools help reduce reactivity and make it easier to try new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose which strategies to try first based on goals and what feels doable. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan fits daily life and current priorities.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helps practice coping skills in their usual environment while keeping sessions focused and action oriented.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses straightforward conversation, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and problem solving to help people notice patterns tied to guilt and shame. The focus is on practical steps and new ways to respond.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions. Her work includes addressing panic, phobias, grief, and parenting-related stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. The practice is located in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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