Julie Vierling, LMSW, LISW

Julie Vierling is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio with 28 years of clinical experience. She holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Independent Social Worker credential and focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life disruptions.

She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and addiction. Julie also supports those dealing with panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, bipolar mood issues, and seasonal shifts in mood. She listens for the immediate problem and for what makes symptoms worse over time.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Julie uses clear, step-by-step strategies alongside reflection and mindfulness. Sessions often include practical skills people can try between meetings to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and help people commit to values-based changes.

Julie aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy lives. She helps people prioritize steps, track progress, and adjust plans when life shifts. The goal is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.

People who reach out can expect an empathic professional who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits as part of broader emotional work. Her practice emphasizes practical tools, honest conversation, and developing routines that support longer term wellbeing.

Approaches you can use in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose what matters to them, and take small steps toward those values. It is useful when anxiety, depression, or avoidance are blocking life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that keep problems going and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, obsessive habits, and mood changes to build concrete coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can help when mood swings, anger, or interpersonal conflict cause frequent crises.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep consistent appointments. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work during life transitions. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking to match the logistics that work best for you.