Julianne Alston , LMSW

Julianne Alston brings a background in sociology and a clinical master’s in social work to her therapeutic practice, combining education with six years of hands-on experience supporting people across the lifespan. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and uses that training to guide work with newborns, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and older adults.

Her specialization in infant mental health informs a focus on strengthening parent-child relationships and addressing attachment concerns early in life. Julianne offers support for trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, and family-related challenges. She also works with parenting skills, self-esteem building, ADHD, stress, and career or life-purpose questions.

Clinically, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into a strength-based, easygoing approach, and applies trauma-informed techniques when needed. As an advocate for clients of all ages, she centers practical strategies and collaborative problem solving to help people improve quality of life and move forward in their healing journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julianne integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and emotional bonds - it helps clients understand how early connections influence current patterns and supports healthier ways of relating, especially in parenting and attachment-related issues.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences. It provides structured support for people coping with abuse, loss, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of difficult events.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. It is often used alongside motivational strategies to support change and build self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julianne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.