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Julaine Smith, LPCC, LPC

Compassionate care for anxiety and life transitions

13 years in practice · based in North Dakota · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Julaine

Julaine Smith is a licensed therapist who aims to help people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity. She brings 13 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping clients build confidence and manage overwhelming feelings. She works in a straightforward, collaborative way.

Julaine treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. She encourages small, practical steps that add up over time and offers steady support through difficult moments.

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Background and approach

In sessions she listens first, then helps people name what feels unmanageable. Conversations often include tools for managing panic, improving self-esteem, and coping with trauma and abuse. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment wounds, and problems with control or impulsivity.

Julaine has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and mood disorders. She helps people facing loneliness, life purpose questions, midlife challenges, and relationship communication problems. Work can include exploring guilt, shame, forgiveness, and body image concerns.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She partners with clients to set realistic goals and to track progress. Julaine offers a calm, direct presence for people ready to make change and find more balance in daily life.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Skills-based work teaches concrete strategies for managing panic, improving emotional regulation, and handling impulsivity.

Another common approach is trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety and pacing when addressing past abuse or traumatic events. This helps people process upsetting memories at a manageable pace and build coping skills for intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can be adjusted over time as goals change or progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it simpler to get consistent support regardless of location.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Julaine address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Other focus areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, panic attacks, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then offers tools and small steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including veteran issues and attachment problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in North Dakota, with past licensure noted in Wyoming.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
13 years
Licensed
North Dakota, Wyoming
Languages
English

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