Julianne Alston , LMSW

Julianne Alston holds an undergraduate degree in sociology and a clinical master’s degree in social work, and she practices as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) in Michigan. With six years of professional experience, she brings focused support to people across the lifespan, including newborns, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and older adults. Her background includes specialized training in infant mental health, equipping her to help parents and caregivers strengthen early parent-child relationships and developmental attachment.

Julianne works with individuals facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anxiety and stress, life transitions, and family or parenting challenges. She uses evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and self-esteem building techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills and healthier patterns. Her practice also addresses ADHD, career concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the complex dynamics of blended and adoptive families.

Known for a strength-based, easy-going approach, Julianne positions herself as an advocate for clients of all ages. She partners with people who want to improve quality of life and supports them through healing and practical change, drawing on her experience guiding others toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Julianne draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, which focuses on understanding early relationship patterns and strengthening bonds between caregivers and children or between partners; this approach is often helpful for attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and parenting challenges. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns - CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, stress, ADHD-related difficulties, and mood concerns. For clients coping with trauma, Julianne incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques to address the effects of past traumatic experiences and to build skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Julianne partners with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques so treatment fits each person’s unique situation. That teamwork helps determine which methods to prioritize as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for many people. Sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from home or another convenient location, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, coordinate with busy lives, and access licensed professionals across different locations.