Julie Vierling

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LMSW, LISW Ohio

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Vierling is an Ohio-based licensed social worker with 28 years of clinical experience who helps people address a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

She holds both an LMSW and an LISW and draws on long practice working with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addictions, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood-related difficulties. Her style blends practical skill-building with empathetic listening so clients learn strategies they can use day to day.

Julie weaves evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-oriented and mindfulness practices to help people shift unhelpful patterns and develop healthier coping. She also brings focused support for areas like postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, process addictions, codependency, domestic violence recovery, and issues related to intimacy and relationships.

Clients can expect a collaborative, tailored approach that prioritizes their goals and circumstances. Julie aims to help clients build resilience and find clearer ways forward by combining professional insight with respectful, goal-directed work.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill development. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns and emphasizes concrete tools clients can apply between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to actions that align with their goals. This approach supports coping with chronic distress, grief, and life transitions by fostering psychological flexibility and meaningful behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Julie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. She often blends elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan and checks in regularly to adjust the work based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy with Julie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation more flexible and accessible. These formats allow for consistent, ongoing work from different locations and can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns, among others listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is compassionate and tailored, combining practical skill-building with empathy. She uses evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques depending on client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julie brings 28 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker, which informs her work with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an LMSW and an LISW with license details MI LMSW 6801073829 and OH LISW I.1302806, and she practices in Ohio.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Julie offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SomatizationTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Michigan

Languages

English