Julia Thompson

Julia Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with eight years of clinical experience. They work with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, grief, depression, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use when life feels stuck after change. Julia uses clear, skills-based approaches in sessions. They draw on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change troubling thought patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy tools help with emotional regulation and tolerating distress. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck about change, especially around substance use. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing strain now. Julia helps people set small, achievable goals and practices between sessions. There is a focus on building tools that fit daily life, rather than long lectures or abstract theory. Their background includes a master’s degree from Loyola University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. Over eight years they have worked with substance use issues, mood concerns, grief, and LGBTQ-related topics. Outside of work Julia enjoys reading, gaming, home improvement, gardening, stained glass and costume-making, and caring for cats. These interests inform a down-to-earth approach to sessions. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether a practical, skills-focused style feels like a match.

How Julia blends approach and remote work

Julia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal strain.

Julia also uses motivational interviewing to help people explore ambivalence about change. That approach prioritizes the client's own reasons for change and supports setting realistic next steps. Selecting a method is collaborative - Julia works with each person to find which tools fit their goals and day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or to avoid being on camera; discuss preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions match practical needs.