- Trauma-informed approach
- Skills-based strategies
- Work with relationships
About Julia
Julia uses practical, skills-based approaches that help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning coping strategies, and practicing small changes between meetings. She pays attention to safety and crisis needs when those come up, drawing on long experience in high-stress settings.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Julia became a licensed professional counselor in 1994 and added an LPC supervisor credential in 2008. Over the years she has worked in direct clinical roles, supervision, and crisis intervention.
She has experience with trauma-focused work, first responder issues, and supporting people reintegrating after incarceration. Julia has also worked with adults, adolescents, couples, and people coping with caregiving and aging concerns. Her approach aims to be practical, steady, and respectful of each person's pace.
Julia practices in Mississippi and conducts clinical work that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling when they begin the intake process.
How her approaches translate to online care
Julia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and focuses on small, manageable changes for anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects present functioning. This approach helps people process traumatic events at a pace that feels tolerable and build coping skills to reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made. That partnership guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, mindfulness, problem-solving, or trauma work.
Please confirm available session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals help match session length and frequency to what works for each person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She helps people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, jealousy, addictions, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions combine talking about problems with learning coping tools and practicing small changes between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and has 32 years of professional experience, including direct clinical work, supervision, and crisis intervention.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.