- Warm and non-judgmental
- Goal-focused work
- Evidence-based techniques
About Julie
Julie Featherman is a licensed counselor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and challenges related to family and parenting. She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Virginia. Julie combines practical focus with a warm, non-judgmental manner to help clients take small, steady steps forward.
She has three years of clinical work in places such as a nonprofit, a residential crisis stabilization unit, a community mental health agency, and private practice. Before counseling, Julie spent nearly 20 years in fields like marketing, higher education administration, and K-12 online education, which shaped her organizational and communication style.
Julie uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches. She aims to tailor conversations and goals to each person’s life, listening first and then co-creating a plan. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-minded, with practical strategies to try between meetings.
She also has experience with body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania and skin-picking. That background informs focused, step-by-step strategies for those concerns.
Julie emphasizes respect and compassion in sessions. She encourages people who are ready for change to take the first step and offers steady support while they work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Julie draws on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions practical and action-oriented. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at thoughts and behaviors and introduce clear skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused work emphasizes small, achievable steps and building on what already works in someone’s life.She also integrates psychodynamic ideas to help identify recurring themes from past experiences that can influence current relationships and reactions. That perspective can help make sense of long-standing patterns and open new options for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time. Treatment is shaped by the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all recipe.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled and structured to fit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, family and relationship issues, addictions, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, and related life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and non-judgmental and emphasizes collaboration. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps you can try between meetings.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Julie has three years of clinical experience in nonprofit settings, a residential crisis stabilization unit, a community mental health agency, and private practice, plus nearly 20 years in other professional roles.
What credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMHC in Florida and LPC in Virginia and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.