Julia Sather, LMHC
Thoughtful, practical therapy for real-life problems
Details
| Name | Julia Sather |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Washington |
| Licensed in | Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Julia
Julia Sather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She draws on practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. Julia writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps into therapy less intimidating for clients.
She trained in counseling after a long career as a community corrections officer, bringing a background that helps her understand behavior in real-world contexts.
Background and approach
Her education includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. Julia often works with people involved with the criminal justice system as well as those who want to address behaviors before legal involvement occurs.
She frequently helps people cope with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, manage anxiety and stress, and process trauma and abuse. She also supports concerns around intimacy, sexual issues, and nontraditional relationship arrangements like polyamory and kink culture. Her main clinical focus is on cognitive behavioral approaches that look at the thoughts and feelings behind behaviors.
She also uses Narrative Therapy and mindfulness tools to help people reframe their stories and build practical coping skills. Sessions aim to be respectful and straightforward, with room for humor when it helps the work. Julia practices in Washington and offers services in English.
She works with a range of life issues including communication problems, divorce and separation, body image, guilt and shame, and midlife transitions. She emphasizes collaborative, goal-focused work tailored to each person’s needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Julia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Julia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Julia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Julia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Julia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Julia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Julia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online approaches that fit your life
Julia integrates Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to open up new choices and perspectives. It can help with relationship patterns, shame, and identity questions. CBT looks at the thoughts and feelings that lead to unwanted behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Julia will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods over time so the work fits practical needs and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether narrative reframing, CBT skill work, mindfulness exercises, or a mix will be most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full-session conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, and flexible scheduling throughout the week. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Julia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and related topics like body image and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward, combining cognitive behavioral work with narrative and mindfulness elements to reframe problems and build skills.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Julia spent nearly 13 years as a community corrections officer before becoming a therapist, and she has 15 years of counseling experience overall.
What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA LMHC, and practices in Washington state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Julia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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