Julianne Alston, LMSW

Julianne Alston is a Licensed Master Social Worker with six years of clinical experience who draws on a background in sociology and a clinical master’s in social work to support people across the lifespan. She holds the LMSW credential, which indicates a Licensed Master Social Worker trained to provide therapeutic services and clinical support; she practices in Michigan and has specialized training in infant mental health to help parents build stronger bonds with their very young children.

Her work spans newborns, toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and older adults, with a focus on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, stress and anxiety, family and career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication and control issues, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

Julianne uses evidence-informed approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes a strength-based, easy-going style and advocates for clients of all ages, guiding them through grief, adjustment, and recovery while helping to build practical parenting skills and self-esteem. Her practice centers on helping people improve quality of life and progress through meaningful steps in their healing journey.