Julia Szpakiewicz, LMFT

Julia Szpakiewicz is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and eating-related struggles. She believes people know their story and that therapy can help uncover strengths to move forward.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Julia listens to each person’s experience and helps them name priorities. She combines practical problem-solving with attention to emotional patterns so people can make manageable changes that fit their lives.

Her work often addresses how attachment, body image, communication, and workplace pressures affect day-to-day wellbeing. She also helps people cope with guilt, shame, and life transitions that can feel overwhelming. Sessions look at what is getting in the way and build skills to respond differently.

Julia supports people recovering from post-traumatic stress and those healing from past abuse. She guides people to feel more self-compassion and to improve relationships through clearer communication and boundary-setting. Her approach is steady and focused on what matters most to each person.

Clients can expect a respectful and practical tone. Julia aims to empower people to take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She encourages small, concrete changes and celebrates progress along the way.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Work

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes skills training for managing stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and coping strategies that reduce immediate overwhelm and build tolerance over time. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can manage and by strengthening safety and stabilization skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and then recommend methods that fit the person’s needs. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to your priorities rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available. The focus is on finding practical ways to build skills and make steady progress that work with everyday routines.