Julia Sylvain, MSW

Julia Sylvain, MSW

Psychotherapist
8706 2nd Ave, Suite 402a, Silver Spring, MD
Julia is a seasoned clinical social worker and certified Autism Specialist with a decade of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with diverse populations, including children and youth from POC and LGBTQIA communities, and has extensive expertise in trauma-informed care, addressing complex and chronic concerns. Julia uses a blend of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, with mindfulness practices. Julia tailors her approach to empower each client’s unique strengths, preferences, and goals, making therapy relatable and impactful. Trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Julia applies her extensive knowledge of trauma to provide trauma-informed care. She works with patients with complex and chronic trauma to identify and achieve a better quality of life. After nearly a decade of working in therapeutic foster care, Julia has spent the last 3 years in private practice serving the Potomac area. Specializing in trauma, Autism, anxiety, and depression, she offers compassionate, evidence-based care. Her experience spans a wide range of settings and backgrounds, allowing her to create practical, real-world solutions for families, whether at home, school or in the community. Julia’s warm and understanding approach creates a safe space for growth, empowering clients to build confidence and reach their full potential. Clients often describe Julia as approachable, genuine, and even a little silly—qualities she uses to connect with her patients and create a safe space. Julia is passionate about her engagement and being knowledgeable about the diverse communities she sees. After spending most of her life active in the neurodivergent community, she understands the importance of understanding you and your neurodivergent child’s unique needs.
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About Julia Sylvain

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Julia Sylvain

Julia is a seasoned clinical social worker and certified Autism Specialist with a decade of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with diverse populations, including children and youth from POC and LGBTQIA communities, and has extensive expertise in trauma-informed care, addressing complex and chronic concerns. Julia uses a blend of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, with mindfulness practices. Julia tailors her approach to empower each client’s unique strengths, preferences, and goals, making therapy relatable and impactful. Trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Julia applies her extensive knowledge of trauma to provide trauma-informed care. She works with patients with complex and chronic trauma to identify and achieve a better quality of life. After nearly a decade of working in therapeutic foster care, Julia has spent the last 3 years in private practice serving the Potomac area. Specializing in trauma, Autism, anxiety, and depression, she offers compassionate, evidence-based care. Her experience spans a wide range of settings and backgrounds, allowing her to create practical, real-world solutions for families, whether at home, school or in the community. Julia’s warm and understanding approach creates a safe space for growth, empowering clients to build confidence and reach their full potential. Clients often describe Julia as approachable, genuine, and even a little silly—qualities she uses to connect with her patients and create a safe space. Julia is passionate about her engagement and being knowledgeable about the diverse communities she sees. After spending most of her life active in the neurodivergent community, she understands the importance of understanding you and your neurodivergent child’s unique needs.

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Initial session: $150 for 75 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 55 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Teen Violence
    Therapy
    Young Adult Issues
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling
    Psychotherapy

    Office location

    Julia Sylvain, MSW also offers online video visits for patients
    Creating Chapters Counseling
    8706 2nd Ave, Suite 402a, Silver Spring, MD 20910

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • University of Maryland, Baltimore, Master's in Clinical Social Work

    NPI number

    1649845934

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    Julia Sylvain has 3 office locations, including in Washington and Silver Spring, view full addresses on Julia Sylvain's profile.

    What are common reasons for patients to see Julia Sylvain?

    Julia Sylvain frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Julia Sylvain on their profile.

    What languages does Julia Sylvain speak?

    Julia Sylvain speaks English.

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