Hi, I'm Julie Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Adams Hill Counseling. I work with adults, couples, and individuals who are in the middle of something: a new baby, a big move, a relationship that needs tending, or a quiet but persistent feeling that it's time for something different. I'm a Gottman Level 2 certified couples therapist and am currently deepening my practice through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training. My style is warm and direct. I bring humor into the room when it fits, I'll gently challenge you when it's needed, and I'm genuinely invested in your healing.

My path to becoming a therapist has taken me further than I ever expected. I started my career in Eagle River, Alaska, working in a residential treatment center for teens and adolescents living in communities deeply affected by addiction. That work taught me early on how essential a supportive community is to any real model of recovery. From there, I went on to work with refugees and asylum seekers in Japan through the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, helping people navigate not just paperwork and process, but life itself in an unfamiliar country. Some of my clients spoke only a local dialect, and I spoke only English, and we figured it out anyway. That experience shaped how I understand communication, culture, and the resilience people carry even in impossible circumstances. I later continued that work in Austin, supporting newly arrived refugees in the US with everything from airport pickups to emergency medical care.

Along the way, I also had the chance to spend time in Ghana with teams working on the Carter Center's Guinea Worm eradication project, where I saw firsthand how deeply connected clean water, women's health, and community wellbeing really are.

All of that has given me a deep appreciation for the fact that there is no single right way to live a life. We don't all have to follow the same playbook, and there is real freedom in choosing a different path for yourself. That belief is at the core of how I show up for my clients.

Adams Hill Counseling is named after my family's land in Arkansas, where my grandparents built a spring-fed lake and created a place that somehow, over the decades, became a place of healing for everyone who came through. My grandmother always had an extra place at the table and a listening ear for anyone who needed it. Her ability to truly hear people, and to make them feel less alone, is what I try to bring into every session.

When I'm not in office, you can find me exploring my home state of Alaska with my wife and kids, backpacking, camping, and hunting down the best patch of salmonberries.

I'd love to hear what's bringing you here. Reach out anytime.

My Fees

I am in network with United as well as most Aetna and Cigna plans. My out of pocket rate for individuals is $125 an hour, and my rate for all couples is $165 per hour. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.