Julie Otis, LCSW

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Straightforward, compassionate care for change

Details

Name	Julie Otis
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Indiana
Licensed in	Indiana, Washington, New Mexico, Idaho
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	16

About Julie

Julie Otis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering direct and compassionate support. Julie balances empathy with clear feedback so clients can make steady changes.

Julie uses Narrative Therapy alongside attachment-focused work to help people reframe painful stories about themselves. She also draws on client-centered techniques to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy inform practical tools for emotion regulation and day-to-day coping. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns that hold them back, such as codependency, impulsivity, or avoidance. She guides people toward small, achievable shifts in behavior and thinking.

Work may include exploring attachment wounds, practicing new communication skills, or building routines that reduce anxiety. Julie often supports people dealing with trauma, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and difficulties with self-esteem or boundaries. She also addresses concerns related to ADHD, career stress, and feelings of isolation.

Conversations aim to increase self-understanding and strengthen coping skills. Her approach is straightforward and engaged. Julie will offer honest feedback while holding a respectful space for change.

The focus is on practical steps that help people feel more grounded, confident, and connected over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Julie works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Julie 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 Julie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that shape online care

Julie blends Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open up new possibilities. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early caring patterns and how they influence current relationships, helping people build safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals and perspective at the center of each session, making the work collaborative and respectful.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julie works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying different tools across sessions and adjusting the focus as needs change, always with the client helping set the direction.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video makes it easier to read facial cues and practice new communication skills. Phone sessions can be lower-bandwidth and work well for a check-in when movement is easier. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, frequent check-ins or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Julie help address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career strain, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and direct. She offers honest feedback and practical tools while working collaboratively with each person.

What is her clinical background?

Julie has 16 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She has worked with diverse concerns including trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential with Indiana designation and practices from Indiana.

What languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person.

How does cost and billing work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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