Julia Sather , LMHC

Julia Sather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Sex Offender Treatment Provider (SOTP) with 15 years of professional therapy experience. Before becoming a therapist she spent nearly 13 years working as a community corrections officer - a parole officer role that informed her understanding of behavior, accountability, and the systems people encounter. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Society and Justice and Sociology from the University of Washington (1995) and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from City University of Seattle (2009).

In clinical practice she frequently works with court-ordered clients as well as people who are proactively addressing behaviors to avoid involvement with the criminal justice system. Her practice focuses on helping individuals manage mood disorders and anxiety while developing practical coping strategies. She has experience supporting people dealing with stress, depression and bipolar mood concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and post-traumatic stress, abuse, and intimacy or sexual issues.

Her primary expertise is in cognitive behavioral therapy, a method that examines the thoughts and feelings that underlie behavior to encourage constructive change. She also values a sense of humor as a practical coping tool and aims to provide an open, nonjudgmental space for exploring difficult material. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and looks forward to connecting with prospective clients.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and often used for anxiety, mood disorders, and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings; it can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation for anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships and to rewrite those narratives in ways that open up new possibilities and meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques when appropriate to support progress in the ways that matter most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access licensed professionals from home or during busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to fit therapy into everyday life.