Julie Borden, LCSW

Julie Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, anger, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD and other life stresses. She recognises that starting therapy is a big decision and aims to make that first step straightforward and respectful.

Julie describes therapy as gaining a clearer view of your situation. She compares it to looking through a new window that lets you see patterns and assumptions you might not notice from the inside. That change in perspective is often the start of practical shifts in behavior.

Awareness is only one part of change. Julie emphasizes small, concrete steps after insight - simple experiments in new behavior that build confidence and create momentum. She has seen minor shifts lead to meaningful changes over time.

Her approach balances looking at relationship patterns and long-held assumptions with naming realistic actions that you can try between sessions. She focuses on breaking unhelpful habits and testing alternatives in day-to-day life. Progress is described as a series of small wins rather than sudden fixes.

Julie wants to help people make deliberate choices instead of repeating old patterns. She works collaboratively, listening for the story behind the difficulty and helping clients find clearer options. If someone is worried about how anger shows up in their life, she talks through practical ways to notice the pattern and take manageable next steps.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions