Julie Michaelsen, Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)

Julie Michaelsen

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Certified Trauma Professional, Counselor

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Updated 30+ days ago
6 years in practice

I provide a safe space for all regardless of race, sexual identity, gender, ethnicity or religion without judgment.

Everyone is on a journey and sometimes we need a little help on that journey. In my practice, I strive to validate clients' feelings and experiences while helping them to process these experiences and find their inner strength. I use CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness practices and am certified in EMDR.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mon
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed
closed
Thu
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Physical Assault
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Finding Balance Life Counseling

    Office Building

    5882 Faringdon Place, Suite 200Raleigh, NC 27609

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed
    • Emotional support animals allowed

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$140 — $160per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCAS

    16112, North Carolina

  • LCMHC

    12728, North Carolina

Education

  • Capella

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2012

    I focused on addiction counseling in my Master's program as well as the correlation between trauma and addiction