Julia Thompson, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 8 years in practice

Julia Thompson is a licensed counselor in Maryland who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC9868 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1306355854 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Julia

Julia Thompson is a licensed counselor in Maryland who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. They use straightforward, practical steps so clients can feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope with day-to-day life. Julia favors short-term skills that people can use right away.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practicing new habits, and talking through unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness exercises and motivational conversations are often part of the work to help people stay motivated through change.

Background and approach

With eight years of experience, Julia blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thinking that fuels distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when feelings feel intense.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change behaviors like substance use. Julia aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore hard feelings. They describe therapy as a collaborative process - the client and therapist set goals together and check progress along the way.

Sessions are offered in English and held remotely using video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Outside of clinical work, Julia enjoys reading, gaming, gardening, crafts, and making costumes and stained glass. They use those creative outlets to stay grounded and bring a relaxed, approachable presence into sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Julia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Julia names

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Online support

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Julia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Sessions often include simple homework such as tracking situations, thoughts, and alternative responses. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills so people can handle intense feelings and reduce reactive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Julia asks about your goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then they suggest one or a mix of methods and adjust plans as you try them, so the process stays collaborative and goal-focused.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep consistent momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Julia focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and LGBT-related concerns along with related issues such as body image, family of origin matters, and mood disorders.

What is Julia's therapy style like?

Julia uses a direct, practical style that emphasizes skill building and clear goals. Sessions combine talking, practicing skills, and reviewing progress.

How long has Julia been practicing?

Julia has eight years of professional experience working with substance use disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, and grief.

What credentials and region are listed?

Julia holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - practicing in Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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