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Julia Donnini

Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change

LCSW Texas

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Julia

Julia Donnini is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She approaches clients with warmth and respect, aiming to provide practical tools alongside ongoing support so individuals can make meaningful changes in their lives. Julia emphasizes honoring each person's inherent dignity while working toward goals that feel relevant and achievable.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and client-centered principles. With three years of professional experience, she has supported people facing substance and behavioral addictions, mood disorders, trauma from abuse, relationship difficulties, and parenting or family challenges.

Julia typically begins by collaborating with clients to set initial goals, then adapts the plan as needs evolve so therapy remains responsive and flexible. She offers an encouraging environment for honest reflection and skill building, helping clients strengthen coping, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions.

Julia invites those ready to engage in change to take the next step toward clearer direction and practical progress.

Online Therapy Approaches and How They Help

Julia uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit-driven problems. She also integrates client-centered therapy, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal setting so clients feel heard while defining their priorities and strengths.

Julia also draws from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed, teaching concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are presented in straightforward, practical ways that focus on skill building and measurable steps toward goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she works together with clients to select strategies that match their needs, preferences, and goals. That collaborative mindset means plans can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, which enhances flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend regularly and practice skills between meetings while keeping therapy accessible across distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julia commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and understanding, blending client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused elements to teach skills and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with clients facing depression, anxiety, substance and behavioral addictions, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Julia holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LCSW 63783.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She provides a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English