Julie Hatfield is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of professional experience. She practices in Montana and North Dakota and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem concerns. Julie aims to meet each person's needs with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She works with people on practical skills and step-by-step changes. Sessions focus on listening first, then creating clear goals and small actions to try between meetings. Julie encourages people to notice progress, even when it feels slow.
She also addresses parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and career stress. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, and first responder issues. She brings this range of experience to help people untangle daily pressures and longer-term struggles.
Julie is comfortable talking about identity and LGBT concerns, and she also supports those coping with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and dissociation. Her approach is flexible and practical, adapting to what each person needs in the moment. She honors the courage it takes to start therapy and guides people one step at a time.
People who choose Julie can expect a respectful, down-to-earth clinician who helps make problems easier to manage. She asks questions, offers tools, and partners with clients to set realistic goals for change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach centers on building skills to manage anxiety and mood swings through structured exercises and real-life practice. This helps people learn concrete ways to reduce worry and improve daily routines.
Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable. The work involves grounding strategies, pacing, and gradual exposure to reduce overwhelm and improve functioning over time. These methods suit people who want steady progress without rushing through difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps or what needs to change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since none are listed in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity when life changes occur. Talk with Julie during the matching process to determine what session rhythm and format will work best for you.
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
North Dakota, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Julie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, career stress, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and supportive. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and suggests small steps and tools to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
Julie has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and caregiver stress.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices in Montana and North Dakota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as indicated in her profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.