Julia Timberlake, LCSW

Julia Timberlake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1994. Prior to 1994, she was employed for eleven years as a probation officer in the Chesterfield Juvenile Court System, working with families and teenagers. After earning her MSW, Julia went on to work at the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority and Chesterfield Community Support Services, where she provided mental health services for families and adolescents. From 2006-2010, she was employed as the Senior Mental Health Clinician at the Chesterfield Detention Home. For the past seven years, Julia has been employed as a clinical supervisor overseeing the practice of clinicians, performing diagnostic assessments, and working with adults, children, and teenagers in a variety of capacities.

Julia has engaged in ongoing training in trauma-informed treatment, treatment of substance abuse, motivational interviewing, and effective parenting. She uses a variety of approaches in her work with adults, adolescents, and families, including cognitive-behavioral models, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approaches, family systems models, and solution focused therapies.