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Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia

Julia Fill

Julia Fill, LCSW

Virginia

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Virginia
LCSW, licence 0904015107
NPI
1992409098
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

These details come from information Julia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Grief and loss

About Julia

Julia Fill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Virginia with seven years of practice. She focuses on everyday problems that pile up - stress, anxiety, relationship friction, grief, depression, and parenting strain. Julia also works with people facing trauma, self-esteem struggles, mood instability, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Julia uses practical methods to help people reduce intense feelings and build coping skills. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and practicing strategies that fit daily life. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to boost momentum for change.

People come for concrete help with communication problems, family conflict, and boundaries. Julia also addresses attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and issues tied to kink and alternative sexual cultures. Substance use, domestic violence histories, and obsessive or impulsive behaviors are part of her caseload as well.

Her style is direct and problem-focused. She helps clients break big problems into manageable steps. That can mean setting short-term goals, trying new coping techniques between sessions, and tracking what works. Julia explains ideas simply and checks in on how interventions fit a person’s life.

Clients who want a practical approach to change will find sessions that aim for clear next steps. Julia encourages people to bring specific situations and examples to sessions so the work connects to day-to-day realities. She asks practical questions and helps shape realistic plans for moving forward.

BHow sessions work

Practical approaches for online sessions

Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing as primary tools in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, then trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is useful for panic, obsessive thinking, depression, and coping with day-to-day stressors. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people notice their own reasons for change and build momentum when motivation is low.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means discussing options, trying techniques, and adjusting plans based on what helps in real life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not listed in the profile. Many people choose online work to fit therapy into busy days, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity of care during life changes and to schedule around work, childcare, or medical appointments. Julia aims to match the structure of sessions to what will be most useful for everyday routines.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma and related issues like anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

She uses practical, problem-focused work. Interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to set goals and try small behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, family conflict, and motivation.

Is she credentialed and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What are the session formats available?

Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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