- Honest feedback
- Skill building
- Relationship focus
About Julie
Julie Otis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 16 years of experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship struggles. Julie is direct and compassionate; she gives honest feedback and helps people face uncomfortable truths so they can make changes.
Julie uses plain, practical work in sessions. She helps clients notice patterns that hold them back and builds skills to manage strong emotions. Expect clear guidance, reflection, and specific tools to try between appointments.
Her practice often involves concerns such as social anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, and communication problems. She also addresses codependency, impulsivity, self-esteem, and career stress. Julie aims to strengthen how people relate to others and to themselves.
Sessions focus on insight and action. Julie supports clients to practice new ways of thinking and behaving rather than only talking about problems. She offers coaching-style feedback alongside listening and validation.
People who work with Julie commonly leave feeling more grounded and confident. She meets clients with empathy while challenging unhelpful habits. If someone is ready for straightforward support that combines skill-building and emotional work, Julie provides that kind of approach.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current bonds. It helps people understand attachment patterns, feel more seen, and try new ways of relating when old habits cause distance or conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and pace. She may combine approaches and adjust them as people try techniques and report back on what helps.
Please confirm available session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist and platform. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life - for example, it reduces commute time, makes short check-ins possible during a busy day, and allows people to attend from quieter surroundings when that helps concentration. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to match energy levels, bandwidth, and practical needs, while focusing on skills practice and emotional processing rather than just talk.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Washington, New Mexico, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Julie help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD, along with related issues such as codependency and attachment struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate but direct. She offers honest feedback, challenges unhelpful patterns, and helps clients build practical skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, social anxiety, and communication problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.