Julianna Bardgett, LCSW

Julianna Bardgett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho. She uses straight talk and a warm presence to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. Julianna focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She also works with concerns tied to chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and LGBTQ issues.

Julianna earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Montana and a Master of Social Work from the University of Louisiana. She spent several years providing addiction-focused care for women with dependent children in western Montana. That experience shaped how she supports people managing substance use alongside parenting and other life demands.

Her approach is grounded in attachment-based and client-centered principles. Sessions often emphasize understanding patterns in relationships and building skills to change them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and coping skills.

Julianna has used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, among other trauma-focused methods, when working with people who have experienced abuse or significant trauma. She aims to help people feel steadier in day-to-day life and better able to handle difficult memories and reactions.

People looking for help with communication problems, codependency, divorce, or chronic pain and illness may find the focus of her work relevant. To start, she asks clients to share current goals so the sessions can focus on what matters most.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It helps people understand why they react certain ways in relationships and learn new ways to feel safer and more connected. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and pace; the therapist follows the client's lead and offers support without directing every step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and adds practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they check what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before booking since specific offerings are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to keep appointments during illness or caregiving demands. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments can be arranged to match daily life.