Julie Alexander, LPC
Therapist for stress, trauma, and addiction recovery
Details
| Name | Julie Alexander |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Julie
Julie Alexander is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma, and concerns about self-esteem and career direction. She approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity and aims to create a calm space for people to talk through what feels hard right now. Julie adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs.
She listens first to understand personal history and current goals. Then she works with clients to set small, practical steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Her background includes eight years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). That experience includes helping people manage panic, mood challenges, and the aftermath of traumatic events. She also supports those dealing with addiction and family of origin concerns.
Julie uses a mix of approaches depending on what a client needs. Those methods include Narrative Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices. Sessions can focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, or reworking the stories people tell about themselves.
People often come for support with isolation, feelings of guilt or shame, and problems with impulsivity or attachment. Julie helps people explore life purpose, improve day-to-day functioning, and regain a sense of control after difficult experiences.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Julie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Julie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Julie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Julie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How her approaches translate to online work
Julie often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories and see different possibilities. Narrative work is useful for trauma, shame, and finding new meaning after difficult events.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the person's lead in session. That approach helps people feel heard and respected while they decide what changes matter most.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another common element of her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She may try different techniques early on to see what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy days or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing prompts between appointments. These formats make it possible to practice skills in real time and fit therapy into a regular routine.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Julie commonly help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and career concerns. Additional focuses include panic attacks, mood disorders, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Julie blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches. She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe personal stories and mindfulness to teach coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That time includes work with addiction concerns, trauma, and anxiety-related conditions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Julie meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Julie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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