Julie Ryan

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Ryan is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career or life transitions. She centers therapy on practical skill-building and thoughtful self-exploration, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness-informed and trauma-focused interventions.

Background and approach

Her aim is to challenge unhelpful beliefs, teach coping strategies, and support clients as they work toward clearer goals and improved emotional balance. With seven years of clinical experience across nonprofit, children’s advocacy, primary care, independent practice, and intensive outpatient settings, Julie draws on a range of methods including DBT, EMDR, ACT, and client-centered principles.

She earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and may incorporate art-informed activities from her bachelor of fine arts background when appropriate.

Licensed in Texas as an LCSW, she offers weekday availability and emphasizes a nonjudgmental, welcoming atmosphere where clients are invited to arrive as they are and explore meaningful change together.

Approaches for Online Healing and Skills-Building

Julie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build values-aligned action. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. ACT emphasizes acceptance of internal experiences and commitment to meaningful goals, supporting clients who want to increase psychological flexibility and pursue valued life directions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms with each client and tailor methods from CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques to fit what the person finds most helpful. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels practical and personally relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations while using realtime conversation or written exchanges to practice skills, process emotions, and check progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, and career-related issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing skill building, self-awareness, and practical strategies drawn from multiple evidence-informed methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Julie has seven years of clinical experience in settings that include nonprofit agencies, children’s advocacy, primary care, independent practice, and intensive outpatient treatment.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with license TX LCSW 62595.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats does she offer sessions?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions billed or priced?

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 with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Also works with

GriefCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English