Therapist
Julie "Renee" McLendon
LMFT
Warm, practical therapy for life changes
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping steps
About Julie
Renee helps with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and life changes such as career shifts. She also supports people facing challenges related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness or disability, and body image. Autism and attachment issues are included among the areas she addresses.
Her work is practical and conversational. Renee listens, asks clear questions, and helps people identify small steps they can take between sessions. She blends ideas from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches to shape a plan that fits the person in front of her.
Renee emphasizes respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels while helping clients name what they are experiencing. She supports those coping with caregiver stress, codependency, and complex health or emotional concerns by focusing on useful strategies for daily life.
People who want a supportive clinician who will adapt methods to their situation may find her style helpful. She is based in Montana and works in English. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the initial steps toward clearer goals and manageable change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Montana, Oregon
Languages
English
Step 3
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Renee integrates cognitive-behavioral ideas that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. She also draws on humanistic approaches that emphasize empathy and a collaborative relationship to help people feel heard and make meaningful changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Renee will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. Clients and therapist decide together which methods feel most useful over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also gives flexibility for people who live far from Montana or who prefer to meet from another location. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to an online setting so that progress continues even when meeting virtually.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, attachment and autism related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, using respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. She focuses on practical steps and tailors the plan to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience in practice working with a wide range of symptoms and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential, which denotes a licensed marriage and family therapist, and she is located in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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