Julie Klein, LICSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Anxiety. Works out of network for insurance. Not taking new clients right now.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Life Transitions
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Peer Relationships
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)Sees the mind as made of different 'parts', and helps people understand and care for them from a calm, compassionate core 'Self'.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Accepting new clients

No

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Body Image, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dissociative Disorders (DID), Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Women's Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $180; sliding scale available

Ages

Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

University of Michigan: School of Social Work

Education & qualifications