Therapist profile
Julia Graff, LCSW, CSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW20066; LCSW, Georgia / CSW009199
- NPI1952141657
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Financial strain
About Julia
Julia Graff is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses impulsivity, money and financial stress, and women's issues. Sessions are described in plain terms and focus on helping people manage feelings and respond differently to recurring problems.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She adapts discussions and plans to what each person brings to the room. Expect straightforward talk about what is happening, what patterns show up, and specific steps to try between sessions. Julia aims to help people notice triggers, slow down impulses, and practice alternative responses.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on emotion regulation and problem-solving. That can include learning skills to reduce immediate reactivity, and exercises to reframe stressful thoughts that feed anxiety or anger. The emphasis is on useful tools that can be practiced outside sessions.
Julia keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented while remaining attentive to individual circumstances. She recognizes that financial strain and relationship tensions often increase stress and looks at those areas alongside emotional symptoms. The overall tone is practical: identify what is not working, try manageable changes, and review what helps.
To begin, someone would follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting. Julia’s work is framed around clear steps and real-world adjustments rather than abstract theory.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques are used to address emotional reactivity and practical problems. One common focus is learning emotion regulation skills - short practices and behavioral strategies that help reduce the intensity of anger or panic in the moment. These skills are taught in session and practiced between meetings to build habit and control.Another core element is cognitive work that looks at the thoughts that fuel stress and anger. This approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, test those beliefs, and try alternative perspectives that reduce escalation. It is useful for anxiety, self-esteem issues, and resentments that build over time.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to prioritize based on goals and preferences. That discussion guides whether more skills practice, cognitive work, or problem-focused planning is emphasized.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists often use these advantages to keep momentum between appointments and to make practice assignments more manageable.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include impulsivity, money and financial issues, and women's issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that identifies patterns and teaches steps to change them. Sessions focus on skills to manage emotions and on actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in social work settings. That background informs how she addresses stress, anger, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. Her practice is based in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and locale.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.