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Julie Stern

(She/her/hers)

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Currently accepting new clients. 

Telehealth Availability:

Telehealth sessions are available throughout the week.

Clients I Work With

I have experience with clients of all ages, but specifically enjoying working with students, young adults, and professionals.

Approach

While pulling from many therapeutic approaches in my work, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This is a skills-based approach where I guide clients through different concepts, including mindfulness, coping through stressful experiences, managing emotions, and communicating effectively with others. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), where clients will learn strategies to more easily fall and stay asleep. After each session, clients can leave with tangible skills to reach their goals and create the life they want to live.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

Through my own lived experience, I can deeply resonate with the realities my Millennial and Gen Z clients face. Dating, social media, politics, finances, and demands from school or work can be so daunting. My main priority as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental, engaging, and approachable environment where you feel empowered to navigate these challenges together. Just having one of those days where you need to vent about your mom, partner, or roommate? There’s plenty of space for that too.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Children (6-10)
Older Adults (65+)
Pre-teens (10-12)
Preschool Children (3–5)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Therapy
Teen Therapy

Specialized Experience

LGBTQ+ Affirming
Open relationships / non-monogamy

Gender Identity

Woman

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Specialties

Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale

State Licensed In

Massachusetts