Julie Vierling

Julie Vierling is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio with 28 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction. Julie uses straightforward, practical support so people can get through hard moments and find clearer paths forward.

Clients often come with panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, or mood difficulties. Julie also works with people coping with postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, process addictions, and codependency. She listens for what matters most and helps shape doable steps that fit each person’s life.

Her style is calm and direct. Sessions focus on problem-solving and building skills people can use between meetings. Julie draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches and adapts them to each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed plan.

Over nearly three decades she has supported people through hospice and end-of-life concerns, domestic violence recovery, substance use, and trauma-related symptoms. Her long practice has given her experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Julie holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and the LISW credential, Licensed Independent Social Worker. She integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness into her work when appropriate.

People considering therapy are encouraged to review their goals and preferences before starting. Julie aims to help clients build coping tools, reduce distressing symptoms, and regain a sense of control over daily life.

How therapeutic approaches and online work come together

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and make sense of painful memories and reactions. It focuses on reducing distress tied to past events and improving daily functioning for those affected by traumatic experiences.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people how to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It helps clarify values and build small, consistent actions toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often uses concrete exercises and homework to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes checking what feels useful and adjusting the plan over time.

The practical upside of online therapy is fitting sessions into everyday routines. Many people appreciate scheduling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work can make it easier to keep frequent check-ins, try brief skill-building between sessions, or avoid travel time. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking.