Julie Fahlmann, LCSW

Julie Fahlmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She works with individuals dealing with a range of related issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

Julie uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered techniques, dialectical behavior therapy skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help people manage symptoms and build coping tools. Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward so clients leave with clear steps to try between visits.

Her background includes three years in the roles described here and a long clinical history prior to that in various mental health settings. She holds the LCSW credential and has worked in hospitals, outpatient programs, probation, addiction services, school settings, and correctional facilities earlier in her career.

Julie prefers short-term problem solving as well as longer work when needed. She will talk through priorities, identify strategies that fit daily life, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Communication is direct and practical, with attention to what a person wants to change.

People who choose Julie can expect a mix of skill teaching, reflective conversation, and step-by-step planning. Her approach is aimed at reducing immediate distress while building stronger skills for the future.

How Julie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Julie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT sessions typically include concrete exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience, listening closely and shaping sessions around each person’s goals. That approach helps people feel heard and involved in decisions about their care.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. These skills provide step-by-step strategies for managing strong feelings and improving relationships.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for longer sessions, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins or quick skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use different formats as needs change.