I have an undergraduate degree in sociology and a clinical master’s in social work. I have been in this field for 9 years. I have worked with all ages, from newborn, toddler, youth, teens, adults, and older population. I provide support for individuals coping with trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, adjustment, life transitions and challenges, coping with family issues, parenting skills, and providing CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and self-esteem building techniques.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I pride myself in being an advocate for others of all ages. I am a very easy-going therapist with a strength-based approach. I have experience successfully supporting others in their journey of improving their quality of life and being successful in supporting others journey of healing.
About Julianne Alston
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Attachment-based
I am trained and endorsed in Infant Mental Health in Michigan. An attachment-based approach to therapy looks at the connection between an infant’s early attachment experiences with primary caregivers, usually with parents, and the infant’s ability to develop normally and ultimately form healthy emotional and physical relationships as an adult. Attachment-based therapy aims to build or rebuild a trusting, supportive relationship that will help prevent or treat mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). CPP is a modality for children birth to 5 years old. CPP Supports family strengths and relationships. Helps families heal and grow after stressful experiences, while respecting family and cultural values. CPP can improve parent and children's moods as well as decrease behaviors and trauma symptoms.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a wide range of issues. CBT is a useful tool to address emotional challenges. It may help you: Manage symptoms of mental illness; Prevent a relapse of mental illness symptoms; Treat a mental illness when medications aren't a good option; Learn techniques for coping with stressful life situations; Identify ways to manage emotions; Resolve relationship conflicts and learn better ways to communicate; Cope with grief or loss; Overcome emotional trauma related to abuse or violence; Cope with a medical illness; Manage chronic physical symptoms; Mental health disorders that may improve with CBT include:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Phobias
PTSD
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Substance use disorders
Bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
Sexual disorders
