Julie Buffington

Julie Buffington is a warm, engaging, and compassionate clinical social worker and therapist, bringing over 35 years of experience to her practice. Known for her ability to connect comfortably, she listens deeply to understand not only clients’ current challenges but also the themes and patterns that weave through their life stories. Julie employs an active and collaborative approach, working alongside clients to identify their needs and crafting individualized treatment plans. Her flexibility and creativity allow her to adapt to the unique aspects of each individual or couple, ensuring that every therapeutic journey is tailored to their specific experiences. While her work is rooted in her psychoanalytic training, she seamlessly integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including family systems, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness strategies. Julie is particularly adept at addressing relationship issues, emotional disturbances, and self-esteem challenges. Her expertise spans diverse topics such as infertility, adoption, family building, and parenting children with ADHD and learning differences. Committed to a relational process, she prioritizes the therapeutic experience and values working with individuals and couples from all backgrounds. Julie’s training in crisis intervention, as well as her capabilities in both short-term and long-term therapies, reinforces her dedication to fostering meaningful growth and healing in her clients.