Julie Spears, LCSW

01/27/2026

Moms of littles: do you feel over touched? Does your partner not understand? You are not alone. This is a common experience and this article may help.

“Imagine having tiny hands tugging at your clothes, clinging to your legs, lifting up your shirt, and constantly wanting to be held. It can be overwhelming," one mom said.

01/27/2026

Husbands: Things to consider when your partner gets sick. Here is an article I was interviewed for last year in the Huff Post.

One study found that 74% of moms (versus 40% of dads) stay home when their kids get sick.

01/27/2026

NASW Statement on the Shooting Death of Alex Pretti by Federal Agents
Jan 26, 2026

In the wake of the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, issued this statement.

Across the United States communities are experiencing harm. Families afraid to leave their homes.Children are being impacted at school and neighborhoods are being destabilized by fear. This is not safety or justice and it has no place in our democracy.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has long warned against fear-based policies that rely on force instead of care. Force militarized responses being carried out by ICE result in significant trauma to the communities we serve.

Social Workers Educate!

Use your voice, training, and platform to share accurate information about how harmful immigration enforcement impacts families, communities, and essential services. NASW calls on policymakers and federal agencies to immediately halt harmful enforcement practices and commit to approaches that prioritize safety and humanity. Fear, intimidation, and murder have no place in our democracy.

On Saturday, January 24, another U.S. citizen was killed by federal immigration enforcement. This wasn’t an isolated incident and reflects a dangerous pattern that threatens community safety and public trust.

As social workers, our ethical responsibility is clear. We must:

Protect human dignity
Demand transparence and accountability
Advocate for systems rooted in care, not intimidation
Silence is not neutral.

Social Workers Activate! Act Now!

Support community-based organizations, mutual aid, and mental health resources that protect and heal our neighborhoods.

Fear, intimidation, and murder have no place in our democracy.

Please contact Congress at (202) 224-3121 and demand transparency, accountability, and an end to fear-based enforcement practices. Amplify YOUR social work voice.



The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

01/26/2026

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11/11/2025

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10/07/2025

Whether you're newly navigating the empty nest or have been in it for years, this space is for you. Even if you still have a little bird at home, your nest has shifted—and so have you.

Join us for an evening of real talk and gentle connection. Let’s explore the feelings you expected, the ones that surprised you, and everything in between: freedom, worry, pride, anxiety, joy.

We’re here for all of it. Let’s find hope and community together. Because we weren’t meant to do this alone.

Bring your journal and your coffee, water, tea or wine. Let' Sip and Share!

Register here. Tickets are FREE
https://www.juliespearslcsw.com/event-details/emptynester-sip-share

09/15/2025

Hi, everyone. After years of holding space in one-on-one sessions, I’m expanding my work into something bigger—something BOLDER for women.

This is where we gather in JOY, depth, and unapologetic celebration. Think workshops with soul, retreats with ✨sparkle✨, and dance parties that feel like healing!

You may have seen my first event, The Life of a Showgirl Listening Party! I have more offerings coming soon, including a Tired A** Moms Workshop for Creating a Meaningful Holiday Season without losing yourself and your MIND!

I’m a therapist with a big heart, a sassy soul, and a deep love for women’s truth, laughter, and healing.

I appreciate your support by following my new Instagram page linked below and going to my website to sign up for my newsletters to stay informed of upcoming opportunities!

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09/09/2025

09/04/2025

💃 You’re Invited to the Showgirl Soirée–It’s the LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL Album Release Listening Party!

✨ Dress up. Show out. Shine bright.

✨ Join us for a Showgirl-Themed celebration where glamour meets soulFULL connection. We’re gathering in a cool and cozy art gallery space—so expect things to be fun, fancy, and full of feathers.

👗 Dress Code: Bring your inner showgirl to life—think dresses, heels, feather boas, sequins, and sass. OR Dress it DOWN with Songwriter/Poet Vibes if you prefer

🍹 Drinks & Snacks: We’ll provide nonalcoholic beverages and mixers. BYOB if you’d like to spike your sparkle. Light snacks will be served.



📸 Photo Booth + Prizes: Strike a pose and enter to win Best Dressed—because joy deserves a spotlight.

This isn’t just a party—it’s a celebration of confidence, connection, and unapologetic JOY! Whether you’re dancing, sipping, or simply soaking it all in, you’ll leave feeling FULL.

🎟 Admission Tiers

✨ Chorus Line Admission Includes entry to the listening party, snacks, nonalcoholic mixers (BYOB), photo booth access, and a chance to win Best Dressed.

💎 VIP Showstopper Admission For the boldest boas and fiercest heels—this elevated experience includes everything in General Admission plus a glam feather boa and sparkling headpiece to help you truly shine. Limited quantity available!

(Ages 14 and up)

https://www.juliespearslcsw.com/event-details/life-of-a-showgirl-a-taylor-swift-album-release-listening-party

It’s the LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL album release listening party—where glamour meets soulFULL connection. Friends don't let friends listen alone!

08/05/2025

I participated in a beautiful goodbye this week for a family member. It reminded me of this Ted Talk by David Brooks. I enjoy his thoughtful mind.

Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a résumé, and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that make for a great eulogy. (Joseph Soloveitchik has called these selves "Adam I" and "Adam II...

07/22/2025

Creating equity in your home is so important once you add children. Start those systems early and also create the much needed Unicorn space for each of your passions too.

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07/15/2025

Midlife doesn’t mean winding down—it means waking up. If you’re ready for more joy, sass, and space to breathe, follow me here or sign up for my newsletter through my website. Big things are coming. :)

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''I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear:

I’m not screwing around. It’s time. All of this pretending and performing – these coping mechanisms that you’ve developed to protect yourself from feeling inadequate and getting hurt – has to go.

Your armor is preventing you from growing into your gifts. I understand that you needed these protections when you were small. I understand that you believed your armor could help you secure all of the things you needed to feel worthy of love and belonging, but you’re still searching and you’re more lost than ever.

Time is growing short. There are unexplored adventures ahead of you. You can’t live the rest of your life worried about what other people think. You were born worthy of love and belonging. Courage and daring are coursing through you. You were made to live and love with your whole heart. It’s time to show up and be seen.''

Brené Brown

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