
Julie Rathbun
Compassionate clinical social worker
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Compassionate clinical social worker
Start with Julie RathbunLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Julie Rathbun has felt drawn to helping others since childhood and has worked in behavioral health for 20 years. She brings a steady, client-centered approach to therapy and is motivated by supporting personal growth, renewal, and emotional healing.
Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from Western International University in May 2000 and completed her Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in May 2003. She is independently licensed in Arizona as a clinical social worker by the state Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT-affirming care. Julie works collaboratively with clients to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and foster greater self-acceptance and contentment.
Raised in Arizona, Julie has called Tucson home since 2000. She lives there with her husband and two English Springer Spaniels and remains passionate about helping others create positive change in their lives.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to access care without rearranging daily routines.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and if a client feels a different fit would be helpful, switching to another therapist is an available option. For many people, online therapy provides an effective, practical pathway to address everyday mental health concerns and move toward better emotional well-being.