Julie Barbour
MSW, LCSW
Summary: Highly qualified psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience across the country and internationally. She trained and worked at prestigious teaching hospitals providing evidence-based interventions for various mental health conditions. During her time as a commissioned officer, she was recognized by the United States Navy as the subject matter expert for complex cases involving PTSD, dual diagnosis, and ethical dilemmas. Ms. Barbour was the first female to be embedded as a mental health professional into the United States Marine Corps Infantry and Artillery commands.
Education
Pending Doctor of Psychology, Northern Arizona University, AZ August 2020-August 2025
Master of Social Work, Smith College, Northampton, MA August 2003
Bachelor of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, NC May 2001
Clinical Experience
Owner, Clinical Supervisor, and Therapist, Partners in Resiliency, Chandler, AZ: October 2019- Present
Provided clinical supervision to a provisionally licensed therapist. Provided therapy to couples, families, adults, and children in a private practice setting.
Clinical Supervisor, The Healing Journey, Yuma, AZ: January 2019- June 2020
Provides clinical supervision and training to therapists (LAC and LMSW) seeking licensure. Provides clinical oversight for behavioral health technicians working with incarcerated youth, sex trafficked youth, and families recovering from domestic violence and other traumas.
Site Director, Arizona’s Children Association, Behavioral Health Division, Yuma, AZ: April 2017- April 2018
Provided clinical supervision, clinical oversight, and training to over 30 employees serving over 400 children in the care of the Department of Social Service. Provided various forms of individual, group, and psychoeducational therapies to children and families. Represented the agency in court hearings, community meetings, and child-welfare initiatives. Maintained and managed local Medicaid contracts, agency budgets, and outcome measures.
Commissioned Officer, United States Navy and Fleet Marine Force: May 2011- August 2016
She was selected to be the first Clinical Social Worker at the largest Marine Air Station in the World. Two years later, she was appointed the first female mental health provider to be embedded in the Infantry and Artillery Units in the Marine Corps (Operational Stress Control and Readiness), forward-deployed from Okinawa, Japan. There she developed the first evidenced-based, seven-day, intensive outpatient program in the Navy. The program resulted in a 30% reduction in the need for individual follow-up treatment. Delivered presentations to over 100,000 senior advisors on mental health stigma, combat stress injury, and assessing operational stress injury. Appointed as the Clinical Excellence Coordinator for the United States Navy clinical social work community, providing clinical guidance on topics such as ethical decisions and complex cases. Program Supervisor for nine multidisciplinary clinical providers.
Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC: March 2006- March 2011
Recruited by Duke University Social Work Department to develop an outpatient therapy clinic to provide clinical social work services to individuals, couples, and families within the Department of Psychiatry Resident’s Clinic. Provided clinical supervision and case consultation to social workers and psychiatry residents. Created and executed a test preparation course for unlicensed clinical social workers.
Outpatient Psychotherapist and Psychiatric Consultant, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD: August 2003- February 2006
Provided individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced-based psychotherapy such as ACT, DBT, and CBT. Provided consultations to the Special Needs Clinic for adults and children. Contracted by the Emergency Department to perform psychiatric evaluations, including diagnosis, formulation, and disposition for adult patients in the emergency room, utilizing extensive knowledge of the DSM, addiction, crisis management, and general medical conditions.
Social Work Intern, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD: August 2002- May 2003
Completed biopsychosocial intakes and diagnostic assessments. Provided individual and group psychotherapy in an intensive outpatient program. Provided cognitive behavioral therapy to adults with comorbid mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Social Work Intern Center for Child and Family Health, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC: August 2001- May 2002
Assessed children for trauma, assisted with forensic interviews and provided individual therapy to parents and children who experienced trauma. Worked collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, doctors, and social workers to advocate for children and adult survivors of abuse.
Presentations and Publications
Community Presentation, January 2018: De-escalation Training for Yuma Behavioral Health Providers
Keynote Speaker, October 2017: Yuma Regional Hospital’s Wellness Symposium: The Role of Attachment and Shame
Battalion Presentation, March 2013- August 2016: Monthly didactic presentation at the top-ranking senior enlisted courses on Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR), mental health trends, and programs that have resulted in improved force readiness.
Authored Tactical Resiliency Course, June 2015: Authored a manualized program that utilizes evidenced-based interventions to improve participants coping skills and enhance value-guided actions used by several organizations.
Authored Book Chapter October 2014: Mellman, J.B. (2014). Hope for an Afghanistan Veteran. In E.J. Clark & E. F. Hoffler (Eds.), Hope matters: The power of social work (pp. 89-94). Washington DC: NASW Press.
Conference Presentation, November 23, 2013: Presentation the National Association of Social Work Conference: Resiliency of Military Members with PTSD
Conference Presentation, May 17, 2013: Presentation University of Ryukyus Hospital: Psychological Stress in a Natural Disaster
Keynote Speaker, November 23, 2012: National Association of Social Work Conference: Ethical Considerations as a Clinical Social Worker in the Military
Instructor, January 2006-May 2008: Co-Facilitator of course at Duke University, Department of Psychiatry: “Practical Psychotherapy” to second-year psychiatry residents.
Licensure
LCSW and Clinical Supervisor in Arizona #16549
LCSW in North Carolina # C005276
Board Certified Diplomat as a Licensed Clinical Social Work # 58167
Certifications and Training
The Gottman Method-Certification
Internal Family Systems Therapy –Certification
Hypnotherapy- Certification (Milton Erickson Foundation)
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics- Training (Arizona’s Children Association with Bruce Perry)
Treating the Traumatized Child Group-Train the Trainer (Arizona’s Children Association)
Treating the NonOffending Parent Group –Arizona’s Children Association
Circle of Security –Certified Trained Facilitator
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing- Basic Certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer Certification- Trainer Status
Integrative Behavioral Health Consultant –Obtained Class I Certification
Cognitive Processing Therapy- Obtained Certification (Deployment Psychology)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction-Obtained Train the Trainer Certification, Duke University
Utilizing the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manuel (PDM)-Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy- Graduate School Training/Internship
Acceptance Commitment Therapy- Graduate School Training/Internship
Solution-Focused Therapy- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Committee and Advocacy Experience
Yuma’s Healthy Babes Initiative: 2016-2018
Clinical Coordinator and Subject Matter Expert, United States Navy: 2014- 2016
Assistant Command Fitness Coordinator, 3rd Marine Division: 2013- 2016
Outpatient Crisis Prevention Program Coordinator; Back on Track Coordinator: 2013- 2016
Medical Homeport and Marine Centered Home Champion: 2012- 2013
Secretary of the Wardroom: 2012- 2013
Diversity Officer: 2012- 2013
Exceptional Family Member Coordinator: 2011- 2013
Family Advocacy Officer: 2011- 2012
Duke University, Performance Improvement Committee: 2006- 2011
Awards
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
Marine Combat Pistol Course: Sharpshooter
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program