Julia Yaccarino
Associate Clinical social worker
I am a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW 120570) who works under the supervision of Stella Michon Barnes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 126599). I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are seeking to understand themselves and live a more fulfilling life. I am particularly passionate about helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
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SPECIALTIES & THERAPY APPROACH
Anxiety ~ Depression ~ Life transitions ~ Couples counseling
Julia understands that life is often challenging and overwhelming. Julia is passionate about addressing these feelings and centering her therapy approach around self-acceptance and empathy. She is willing to help all clients navigate daily obstacles and solve long-term problems.
THERAPY APPROACH
person centered therapy
Julia uses a variety of therapy modalities, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, family systems, and narrative therapy. However, her priority is maintaining strong relationships with her clients and creating a safe space for them inside and outside of her sessions. Julia seeks to guide clients towards addressing their struggles with compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Choosing to attend therapy is an admirable and courageous decision. I believe in incorporating both optimistic and humanistic concepts into my sessions to help clients find value and strength in themselves.
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (Registration #120570)
Julia graduated with her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She has experience working in schools, behavior intervention programs, a substance abuse recovery center, and private practice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
