Julie Batson

Compassionate LCSW offering pragmatic emotional support

LCSW Missouri

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Batson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with two decades of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her training includes an array of therapeutic methods, and she often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to address thinking patterns and behavioral change. Julie emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, adapting conversation and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process, supporting clients as they take the challenging first steps toward greater well-being and life satisfaction. Julie also makes an effort to accommodate scheduling needs and may open additional appointment times when necessary to fit a client's availability.

Her practice includes attention to a broad range of concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family matters, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. Julie works with adults in English and accepts international clients, bringing twenty years of clinical perspective to individualized support and practical strategies for change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and to build practical coping skills for everyday challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how early experiences influence current emotional responses, which can be useful for intimacy, trust, and attachment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist offers support and validation while clients explore their values and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, drawing from these approaches to create a plan that feels right for the client.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules, and they allow for timely check-ins and a range of interaction styles to suit different comfort levels and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Julie address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and motivation, as well as a wide range of related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, ADHD, and career stress.

What is her general therapeutic style and approach?

Julie practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs and often integrating cognitive behavioral techniques among other methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of professional work experience to her clinical practice and applies that background when supporting clients through change and recovery.

What credentials and location are associated with this provider?

She holds the credential LCSW with the Missouri license number MO LCSW 2003021892 and practices in Missouri.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Therapy is offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to scheduling and preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English