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Julianne Alston

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Julianne

Julianne Alston is a licensed master social worker who focuses on helping adults and families navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and a background in sociology and a master’s in social work, she integrates practical tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside motivational interviewing and self-esteem building strategies. Julianne emphasizes a strength-based, easygoing style that supports clients as they work toward healthier coping and improved daily functioning.

Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, stress, family conflict, career questions, and adjustment to major life changes. She also brings experience in infant mental health and works with people across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults.

Julianne draws on trauma-focused techniques, attachment-informed perspectives, and internal family systems ideas to tailor care to each person’s needs, aiming to help clients strengthen relationships, develop practical skills, and move toward their goals.

Approaches that guide online care

Julianne blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to address present-day symptoms and relational patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help with parenting challenges, attachment issues, and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process; the therapist works with each client to understand goals, preferences, and life context before recommending techniques. Sessions may draw from motivational interviewing or trauma-focused methods when reflection, behavior change, or trauma processing better fit a client's needs, and plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across locations. These options support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and access for clients who prefer remote formats while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julianne commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, stress, anxiety, family and career issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Julianne uses a strength-based, easygoing approach and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed techniques to build practical skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in social work settings and supporting clients across the lifespan with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LMSW with licence details MI LMSW 6801098514 and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Services are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English