Julie Tallard Johnson, LCSW

Julie Tallard Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and problems with self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, and life transitions. Julie brings a calm, steady presence and listens without judgment as clients tell their stories.

Julie emphasizes the relationship as the foundation of therapy. She combines relational, narrative, and somatic ways of working so sessions feel grounded and practical. Clients lead the work while she offers questions, observations, and simple strategies to try between sessions.

Her approach draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused work. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered methods when they fit the goals. Julie has integrated breath and somatic awareness practices into her sessions to help with emotional regulation and body-based insight.

Julie trained with a Master of Social Work and holds an LCSW in Wisconsin. She has been practicing for over 33 years and has a long history of both in-person and online work. She writes about trauma recovery, well-being, and practical cognitive-behavioral tools in several books and shares those resources when helpful.

In therapy she helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and everyday habits, try doable skills, and make choices that move life forward. Sessions focus on clear, conversational exploration and on small, practical steps people can use right away.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Julie often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. ACT is useful for worry, depression, and making changes in everyday habits.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems in place. CBT gives practical exercises and simple skills people can practice between sessions for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit those needs.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy life because it can cut down travel time and let sessions happen during work breaks or between errands. If you want to use video, phone, or another option, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online work with these approaches still centers on clear conversation, practical skills, and attention to how thoughts and everyday habits affect daily life.