Julie Otis, LCSW

Julie Otis is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship struggles. She brings 16 years of experience and a direct, down-to-earth style to sessions. Julie is warm and caring, but also clear about where change is needed.

She uses practical talk and feedback instead of only listening. That means she will point out patterns that hold someone back and offer concrete steps to try. Clients can expect frank conversation and support for doing the sometimes hard work of change.

Julie often addresses social anxiety, trauma and attachment concerns, and problems with communication. She helps people build coping skills, increase self-confidence, and repair how they show up with others and with themselves.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy with attachment-focused and client-centered ideas. She balances skill teaching with attention to how early relationships shape current behavior. Sessions mix reflection, skill practice, and goal-focused planning.

People who value honest feedback and a supportive guide tend to do well with her style. She aims to help clients feel more grounded, more confident, and more connected as they work toward clearer choices and healthier habits.

Using practical approaches in online sessions

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, test those thoughts, and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address addictive patterns.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions. It helps people understand connection patterns, improve communication, and feel safer in relationships through new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work more like an in-person visit, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging can fit quick check-ins, step-by-step skill practice, or brief coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.