Julia Burnette-Lee, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 30 years in practice

Julia Burnette-Lee is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with 30 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 3967 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1437835071 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Julia

Julia Burnette-Lee is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Her approach is practical and adaptable. She listens to the person’s story and then tailors conversations and a plan to meet specific needs. Sessions are meant to help people build clearer coping steps, reduce overwhelm, and handle crises and everyday strain more effectively.

Background and approach

Julia has worked across a wide range of concerns over three decades. That background includes grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and substance use problems.

People often come wanting relief from intense emotions or help sorting difficult decisions. Julia helps people identify patterns, practice new ways of responding, and set manageable goals. She emphasizes real-world strategies that can be used between sessions.

Her work is collaborative. She supports clients as they make changes at their own pace and adjusts plans as needs shift. For those in Tennessee seeking an experienced LCSW who listens and works alongside them, Julia aims to offer steady support and practical help.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Julia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. One common approach emphasizes skills for coping with stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach targets processing trauma and abuse through careful, paced conversations that help make distressing memories less disruptive to current life. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts plans over time and checks in regularly to make sure the work feels useful and manageable. Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions are useful for longer conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat and messaging let people share thoughts when scheduling or being on camera is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping consistent progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and many related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, tailored conversation, and actionable steps to manage symptoms and daily challenges.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Tennessee and practices there.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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