Julia Thompson, LCPC

Julia Thompson is a licensed professional counselor in Maryland who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns. They use clear, down-to-earth language and a respectful approach to help people talk through what matters most to them.

Julia works in a calm, nonjudgmental style. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. They listen for what feels most urgent and help set realistic goals that a person can try between meetings.

Julia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in sessions. Those methods are used to notice unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and increase motivation for change. Conversations are collaborative; clients and Julia decide together what to try next.

With eight years of experience, Julia has practical experience supporting people with substance use challenges, mood and anxiety problems, grief, and questions about gender and sexual identity. Their approach attends to cultural and family background when relevant.

Outside of work, Julia enjoys reading, gaming, gardening, stained glass and costume making, and caring for feline companions. Their personal interests often inform creative, concrete ideas offered in sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Julia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and practice calmer ways of responding. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives to change mood and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, useful for stress and grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julia will talk with each person about goals and daily life, then suggest methods to try. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy matches the client's needs and preferences.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. It can also let someone join from a quieter room, use video or audio according to comfort, and keep progress moving forward when in-person visits are difficult. Julia uses their clinical approaches to adapt exercises and tools for remote sessions in the same practical, step-based way they use in person.