Julie Affronti, LMFT

Julie Affronti is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of clinical experience in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and related burnout. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making the first step feel possible.

Julie works with each person to tailor conversations and plans to their needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical way to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions are focused on clear skills people can use between meetings to feel steadier day to day.

Over 20 years she has helped people build confidence and regain motivation after hard periods. She also addresses mood-related concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the social strain of isolation or communication problems. Caregiver stress and the challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome are additional areas she understands.

Her style is warm and direct, offering respect and sensitivity in sessions. Julie encourages honest dialogue about goals and barriers, and she adjusts the pace to what each person needs. She recognizes that starting therapy can be hard, and she emphasizes practical steps and steady progress.

How CBT and online sessions can fit your life

Julie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical way to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on small, doable steps such as changing routines, trying different reactions, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Julie will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one way fits everyone. Together they set clear goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, and chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or busy lives while still using CBT techniques and practical skill-building.