About Julie
Julie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience. She has provided care in inpatient hospitalization, outpatient community agencies, and now runs a private practice focused on client-centered, compassionate care.
She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. She also supports those facing trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship strain, and major life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the concerns she addresses.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and interactive. Sessions emphasize respect and sensitivity, and she works to create a space where people feel heard without judgment.
Julie uses an eclectic approach that draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment concepts, and humanistic perspectives. She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and feel steadier day to day.
She has experience in a range of settings and adapts care to the needs and goals of each person. Julie describes therapy as a team effort and aims to help clients build resilience and make meaningful changes.
To begin, people follow the platform process to match and schedule a session based on Julie's availability.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Julie blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques into practical steps people can use day to day. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and building concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms. Acceptance-based methods encourage noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then committing to actions that match personal values.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and as life circumstances change.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue care from different locations within the same region. It also offers flexibility for shorter check-ins or more regular skill-building sessions when that supports treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma-related issues, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and related concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her approach to therapy like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and interactive. She tailors treatment to each person's needs and emphasizes practical skills for managing everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience delivering mental health services in inpatient and outpatient settings and in private practice.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PA LPC credential and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.