Julia Caruso, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW specializing in attachment and trauma
- Attachment-focused care
- Direct empathic support
- 45 minute sessions
About Julia Caruso
Julia Caruso is an LICSW licensed in Massachusetts. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, she provides clinical care grounded in practical skills and relational understanding. Her clinical focus includes attachment-related concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, self-esteem struggles, and addiction, and she brings a direct yet empathic style to supporting people through these challenges.
Julia blends a holistic perspective with evidence-informed techniques, treating each person as an expert in their own life while offering guidance and structure. Outside of her clinical work she is a musician and artist, an animal and outdoor enthusiast, and an avid gamer who appreciates how fantasy and creative play can connect with inner experience. This blend of creativity and clinical rigor informs an approach that values both emotional insight and concrete coping strategies.
She typically schedules 45 minute sessions to allow ample time for being heard, and asks new clients to begin with a video session so she can meet face-to-virtual-face. Julia generally responds to messages within 24 hours and is unavailable on weekends in order to maintain healthy boundaries. If someone is in urgent need or crisis, she directs them to call 911, call or text 988, or text MHA to 741741 to reach crisis support. Julia affirms the courage it takes to seek help and aims to be a steady, practical companion on the path toward greater clarity and well-being.
Julia blends a holistic perspective with evidence-informed techniques, treating each person as an expert in their own life while offering guidance and structure. Outside of her clinical work she is a musician and artist, an animal and outdoor enthusiast, and an avid gamer who appreciates how fantasy and creative play can connect with inner experience. This blend of creativity and clinical rigor informs an approach that values both emotional insight and concrete coping strategies.
She typically schedules 45 minute sessions to allow ample time for being heard, and asks new clients to begin with a video session so she can meet face-to-virtual-face. Julia generally responds to messages within 24 hours and is unavailable on weekends in order to maintain healthy boundaries. If someone is in urgent need or crisis, she directs them to call 911, call or text 988, or text MHA to 741741 to reach crisis support. Julia affirms the courage it takes to seek help and aims to be a steady, practical companion on the path toward greater clarity and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexuality
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Julia Caruso have?
Julia Caruso has 4 years of experience.
Is Julia Caruso a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details: MA LICSW LICSW127343.
In which languages does Julia Caruso provide therapy?
Julia provides therapy in English.
Where is Julia Caruso located?
Julia is licensed and practices in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Julia Caruso as my therapist?
You can work with Julia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Julia Caruso work with international clients?
Julia does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Julia Caruso cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Julia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients in making meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping people address abandonment, codependency, and communication problems by exploring how past attachments shape present connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often helpful for anxiety, mood disorders, and addiction-related patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Julia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to schedule care around work and daily life, maintain continuity when circumstances change, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each session.