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Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMHC New York

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Julia

Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, grief, mood concerns, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

She blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Her work also addresses issues like self-esteem, anger, stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, sleep difficulties, parenting and career transitions.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and responsiveness, adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds to match goals and circumstances. Clients encounter a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored and practical skills are developed for managing symptoms, improving communication, and navigating life changes.

Julia also brings experience with substance use concerns, compassion fatigue, and a range of specific focuses including codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS-related matters. Based in New York and offering services in English, she provides multiple remote formats to increase access.

Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy option and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule sessions according to her availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to support people in clarifying values and developing skills for living with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them outright. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work on relationship dynamics and intimacy, focusing on how early connection patterns affect current communication and closeness.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. She collaborates with each client to explore which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These remote formats allow continuity of care and flexibility, enabling clients to access regular sessions and skills practice from locations that suit their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and adaptable, blending practical skills training with reflective work to match each person's needs and goals.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, substance use, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York; her license number on record is NY LMHC 011270.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for clients.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English