- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed approach
About Julie
Julie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience in mental health care. She has worked in inpatient hospitals and outpatient community agencies, and now runs a private practice that emphasizes client-centered, compassionate care.
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood issues, panic, and trauma-related concerns. She also helps people facing parenting challenges, life transitions, and the strain that money and financial issues can bring. Julie works with chronic pain, illness, and disability-related adjustment as well as communication and family problems.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and interactive. Julie uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of each person. Sessions focus on practical skills that people can use between meetings to manage overwhelm and build resilience.
Julie aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. She creates a nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns and set realistic goals. The work often includes learning coping strategies, practicing new communication habits, and addressing patterns that keep problems stuck.
If someone is ready to make a change, Julie partners with them to set a clear plan. She helps clients track progress and adjust strategies as needed so the work fits real life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include cognitive-behavioral methods and acceptance-based practices. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Acceptance-based approaches encourage noticing difficult feelings without fighting them and committing to values-driven actions, which can help with stress, chronic health challenges, and life transitions.She also incorporates trauma-informed practices that focus on safety, pacing, and building coping skills for people who have experienced traumatic stress. These approaches aim to stabilize symptoms first and then work toward processing or reducing distress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts methods as progress is made so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins when life is busy. Others appreciate having therapy that focuses on skill practice between sessions and clear action steps that are easy to try at home or during a break.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood problems, panic, trauma-related symptoms, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and interactive, focusing on practical skills and goal-setting in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in inpatient hospitalization, outpatient community agencies, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is located in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.