Julie Jalewsky, LICSW

Julie Jalewsky is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She practices in Massachusetts and uses practical approaches to help people feel more in control of day-to-day life.

Julie blends cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and other talk-based methods. She focuses on skills that change unhelpful thinking and on short practices that calm the body. Sessions tend to include clear goals and simple exercises to try between meetings.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, trauma and grief, addictions, and challenges around identity and relationships. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and workplace burnout. Julie pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues when those patterns show up in a person’s life.

Julie aims for a straightforward, collaborative process. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people test small changes to see what works. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so goals stay focused and practical.

People who choose Julie can expect a calm, direct approach that mixes skill-building with space to tell their story. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online sessions

Julie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on small, practical steps such as testing beliefs, adjusting daily routines, and practicing concrete skills that reduce anxiety or lift mood.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. Those techniques help with stress, sleep, and strong emotions by training attention and noticing physical cues. Motivational interviewing can be part of the work when someone wants help finding motivation for change, breaking down ambivalence, and setting manageable next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they review what helps and refine the plan as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful for in-depth discussions and teaching new skills. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions.