Julie Bardini MSW, LCSW earned her Bachelor's of Social Work degree at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey.  She then completed her Master's in Clinical Social Work at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in New York City.  Soon after graduating, she moved to Chicago for 5 years where she worked at the University of Chicago Hospitals.  After having her children, she moved to Raleigh to be near family and has been here for over 20 years.  Her internships and career were centered around helping patients of all ages, stages, and diagnoses in the inpatient and outpatient setting.  

Julie is a trained clinician in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR involves talking and bilateral stimulation, typically eye movements. The aim is to reduce distress and negative beliefs associated with past overwhelming or traumatic experiences that are having a significant impact on your mental health.

 Julie enjoys working with patients suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, eating disorders, and those going through life transitions. Julie utilizes a strong cognitive behavioral approach while honoring the mind body connection.  She attempts to get to the root of the cause, identifying negative thoughts and helping patients replace them with healthier ones.  She also employs a client centered approach incorporating the patients personal values while increasing their confidence, their ability to be present, and ultimately finding their authentic selves.  

Julie and her husband John love to spend time with their adult children Caroline and Andrew when they are home from school and work.  During free time she enjoys participating in their church community, being with friends, walking their dog Lola, exercising, reading and traveling as often as they can.