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Entry 018740Texas / United States

Julia Donnini

Julia Donnini, LCSW

Texas 3 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and trauma-focused care

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  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness work

About Julia

LCSW in Texas with three years of experience, Julia Donnini helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, mood concerns and relationship and parenting strain. She works with adults on issues that include eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.

Julia aims to give practical tools and steady support. She centers the conversation on what a person wants to change and which skills might help. Early sessions focus on setting short-term goals together so appointments have direction and purpose. Those goals can shift as needs change.

Her approach mixes client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help with motivation and coping. In session, clients can expect straightforward skill teaching alongside reflective conversation.

Julia has experience supporting people who have survived sexual, physical, or emotional trauma and those working through substance and behavioral addictions. She also addresses common life transitions and the stress that comes with parenting and caregiving roles. Her work includes helping people manage symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving daily routines like sleep and eating.

She emphasizes collaboration and gradual skill building rather than quick fixes. People who prefer clear goals, practical strategies, and steady conversational support may find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.

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How her approaches work in remote sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client lead the process. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps clients decide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skill training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can be useful for strong emotional reactions and relationship strain.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, and letting people use video or phone options if they prefer less bandwidth. These practical benefits can help keep appointments consistent while the therapist and client focus on concrete skills and goals.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered with practical skill teaching. She combines listening with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing as needed.

What is her professional background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical experience working with mood, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds an LCSW license in Texas and provides services consistent with that licensure and location.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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