Julie Elliott

Experienced clinician blending medical and social work expertise

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Texas

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Elliott brings a long clinical pathway to her practice, blending medical and social work training with more than three decades of hands-on experience.

Background and approach

An MD who also holds the highest clinical social work credential listed as LCSW-C and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she practices from Texas and has a broad background that includes international work in Canada and the South Pacific.

Her training and career have given her familiarity with crisis intervention, addiction work, sexual trauma, and PTSD among many other areas. Her style centers on evidence-informed methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches.

Julie aims to tailor interventions to each person, combining practical skills with attention to emotional patterns and relationships. She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and substance-related problems.

With an emphasis on collaboration and practical strategies, she works to help clients build coping skills, clarify values, and navigate life transitions. New clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Julie often relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and build concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and ongoing relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and communication difficulties, which can be helpful for grief, intimacy-related concerns, and patterns of dependency.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and she approaches that choice collaboratively. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adapt methods over time so the plan reflects what is most effective and acceptable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage from wherever a person is located, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options support ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and convenience for different schedules while allowing licensed professionals to deliver the same treatment approaches used in office-based care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and caregiving stress among other areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach blends practical, skills-based strategies with relational work using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based techniques, and client-centered principles to address thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

What is her background and experience?

She has 35 years of clinical experience and has worked internationally in Canada and the South Pacific in addition to her practice in Texas.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She holds an MD, is licensed as LCSW-C 34119, and holds NH LCSW 5827. Her practice is based in Texas.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside the United States.

Which session formats are offered for appointments?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire

Languages

English