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Online therapist

Julie Wiggins

Calm, practical support for family life

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Julie

Julie Wiggins is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience who uses a practical, people-first approach. She focuses on helping families and individuals manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting challenges. Her style is grounded and easy to follow, aimed at parents who need clear steps and steady support.

Julie blends several proven methods to meet each person where they are. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Background and approach

She also draws on client-centered work to build trust and on EMDR when trauma memories are part of the picture. In sessions she talks through real-life problems like blended family issues, communication breakdowns, fertility and postpartum concerns, and money or career stress. She keeps language simple and focuses on practical skills that can be used at home.

That includes mindfulness tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and concrete communication strategies for family conflicts. Julie holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Indiana. She offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Her approach is collaborative and respectful. Julie works with each person to set clear goals and try methods that fit their situation.

Parents will find direct guidance and steady support as they make changes that matter to their families.

Therapeutic approaches that work online for families

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens closely and helps clients identify their own goals, which can make it easier to address family and parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day stress in family life. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, addresses distressing memories tied to trauma by using guided processing to reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then try methods that fit those priorities. This is a collaborative process where preferences and practical concerns shape the plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to fit sessions into busy family schedules, continue work during life transitions, and use shorter check-ins when full sessions are hard to manage. Licensed professionals can guide exercises, teach skills, and review progress remotely while adapting methods to what works best for each family.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Julie help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues like postpartum and fertility challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Julie combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR when trauma is involved. Sessions focus on skills and real-life problem solving.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of experience working in mental health and brings that background to family and parenting concerns.
Where is Julie licensed and located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34008326A.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and starting work handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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