Julie Borden, LCSW

Licensed in California · 23 years in practice

Julie Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 23 years of counseling experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 19807 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1679899785 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Julie

Julie Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 23 years of counseling experience. She holds a master’s degree in Social Welfare and has worked with people facing grief, stress, parenting challenges, depression, and relationship communication problems. Julie understands that reaching out for therapy can be a hard step and aims to make that step feel manageable and respectful.

She describes therapy as a way to gain clearer perspective - like looking through a new window at a familiar scene.

Background and approach

That clarity often starts with simple insight: noticing patterns, questioning long-held assumptions, and naming what has felt automatic. Julie balances that awareness with practical next steps so clients can try small changes and notice real results. Julie emphasizes gradual progress.

She encourages baby steps that add up, and she pays attention to how small successes shift a person’s sense of possibility. These incremental changes are used to build confidence and open up new options for everyday life. Her aim is to help people live more authentically and make deliberate choices rather than repeating old habits.

She listens for each person’s unique story and works alongside them to find clarity, calm, and stronger self-trust. Julie’s approach is collaborative and focused on real-world change. If you want a therapist who blends practical steps with reflective insight, Julie invites you to begin the process, share your story, and work together toward a clearer, more intentional way forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Julie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clarity and action. One common approach is helping clients identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. That involves noticing how automatic thoughts or reactions shape feelings and then practicing small, concrete alternatives to build new habits. Another approach centers on grief and life transitions, where the work is about naming loss, making meaning, and taking step-by-step actions to rebuild routine and purpose. These methods suit stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and many relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, day-to-day challenges, and what you hope to change. Together you will try methods that fit your needs and adjust them over time based on what helps most. This makes therapy a team effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and do deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when you need a quieter way to check in. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and between-session support easier to fit into a busy day. These options help people keep continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Julie address?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, bipolar, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines gaining perspective with practical steps. She emphasizes insight into patterns and then supports small changes that add up over time.

How much experience does she have?

Julie has 23 years of counseling experience and a master’s degree in Social Welfare, which she uses to guide clients through a range of life challenges.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She is listed as an LCSW, specifically a California LCSW, and practices while based in California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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

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