Julie Alexander

Compassionate counselor helping people find practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Julie

Julie Alexander is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to self-esteem and career.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s background and priorities, and she adapts conversations and plans to fit individual needs and goals. With eight years of clinical experience, Julie emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care as the foundation of her work.

Her approach blends practical skills and reflective exploration to help clients build motivation and confidence while addressing patterns that interfere with daily life. Julie draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered principles and other evidence-informed methods to support change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often requires courage, and she aims to provide steady guidance and support throughout that journey.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Julie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood. She also integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening, collaboration, and tailoring the pace and direction of sessions to each person’s priorities. Both approaches are commonly applied to concerns such as stress, addictions, trauma-related symptoms, and difficulties with self-worth.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie approaches that choice collaboratively. She listens to a client’s goals, preferences, and experience and then experiments with different strategies together, adjusting the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Julie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and day-to-day life. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions without travel and allow clients to use the communication style that fits them best while working on skills, processing experiences, and tracking progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career-related issues, along with related areas such as mood disorders, panic, and social anxiety.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Julie combines client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills, aiming for a collaborative and skills-focused style.

How long has Julie been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience providing counseling and psychotherapy.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Julie holds the LPC credential with licence number PA LPC PC016205 and practices in Pennsylvania.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she provide remotely?

Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English