Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Julie Rathbun, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-12082
- NPI
- 1033489760
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Julie 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Grief and loss
About Julie
Julie Rathbun is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with 20 years of experience in behavioral health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT issues. Her practice emphasizes practical steps people can use to manage daily pressure and rebuild relationships.
Rathbun draws on two decades of work in community and clinical settings. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new ways of responding. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on concrete skills for handling emotions, communication, and decision points.
She also works with specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and eating or food-related difficulties. Sexual lifestyle topics, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, are included when they arise in clients' lives. Rathbun addresses life transitions like divorce, separation, bereavement, and hospice or end-of-life planning with clear, practical support.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. The profile lists her Arizona LCSW credential, which indicates her role as a licensed clinical social worker. Rathbun’s approach is grounded in everyday realities - work, family, health, and community pressures inform the work in sessions.
People who want help sorting through guilt, shame, control issues, communication problems, or questions about life purpose will find direct, skills-oriented conversations. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building skills. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. These techniques suit people managing daily pressure, work demands, and panic or chronic worry.Another helpful approach targets relationship patterns and attachment concerns. It looks at how early connections shape current reactions and then practices new ways of communicating and setting boundaries. This can help with recurring conflict, control issues, and problems that come up around intimacy or abandonment fears.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to maintain continuity of care during life changes, while the therapist and client test what methods are most effective for day-to-day challenges.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT issues, plus related areas like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-focused. Sessions aim to identify patterns and practice concrete ways to handle emotions and communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in behavioral health across community and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers