Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 3 more.
(she/her)
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Hi! My name is Julia Wald and I'm a licensed and insured Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I earned an MSW from Simmons college, and I have over ten years of experience providing therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I value honesty and humor, and I believe that a big part of therapy is about learning and growing together. My approach is all about partnering with you to explore your strengths and uncover your potential, so you can start living a life you truly love and deserve.
You set the pace and your comfort level is priority. We'll get to know one another better and build rapport. I'll gather some background information about your reasons for seeking therapy now, your history of therapy, if any, some basic information on your past, and anything else you think is relevant to inform our work together. We'll talk about your vision for your ideal future and goals you want to set for yourself for therapy.
I bring a unique sense of calm, which affords clients comfort in opening up, and they often leave sessions with a feeling of peace. Another strength is helping people find their own hidden strengths. Over the years, I've become skilled at helping clients identify their strengths to set realistic goals, and create actionable plans that lead to observable progress and behavior change.
I’ve spent a lot of time helping people work through challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, relationship issues, and parenting.
Cash - $60 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I use this method to uncover distortions. Distortions are biased ways of thinking that cause us to see the world in ways that are not totally accurate. Distortions can lead to negative emotions and distress, so we work to identify those and peel them away by challenging and reframing them. Sometimes our minds get stuck in an open loop of negative thinking that can feel impossible to escape. By challenging negative thoughts, you can break free of the loop and gradually shift your mindset to a more healthy one.
Sometimes we have overwhelming emotions that get in the way of our enjoyment of daily life. Whether you're plagued by panic attacks or depression, or just trying to get through the ups and downs of each day, DBT can help you regulate your emotions by setting small goals, accumulating positive emotions, enhancing self-care, and integrating grounding and cool-down techniques. Sometimes strong emotions even cause us to make decisions we later regret because emotion overpowers our logical thinking. I use DBT to teach emotional regulation so that you can find better control and balance and feel confident to manage powerful feelings.
1 rating with written reviews
March 10, 2026
My first session with Julia was encouraging. She was authentic, she listened, and was direct with her responses. I felt extremely comfortable and looking forward to my future appointments with her.