- Compassionate listener
- Skill building
- Goal focused
About Julie
Julie Korona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with nine years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, depression, and life transitions. She also supports clients who struggle with attention and focus concerns often associated with ADHD. Julie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Julie focuses on making sessions feel practical and doable. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. Sessions involve listening, reflecting, and working together to build skills for everyday challenges. Goals are set collaboratively so progress is measurable and meaningful.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed styles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client's perspective and building a trusting connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Julie also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, practical steps that lead to noticeable improvements. These methods are mixed to fit the situation rather than using one fixed plan.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Julie provides steady support while helping people set realistic goals. She encourages small changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning and a greater sense of control.
How Julie’s Approaches Work Online
Julie uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, understanding relationship where clients feel heard and supported. This approach helps when people need space to talk through emotions and clarify what matters most to them.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for tackling anxiety, low mood, and problems with concentration by teaching concrete techniques to test thoughts and change routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool she may use to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julie works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made, combining techniques to match each situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving demands, or a shorter check-in can be arranged when time is limited. Ask about session length and scheduling to find what will work best for everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, coping with life changes, and attention and focus concerns including ADHD. Additional areas include codependency, caregiver stress, grief, hoarding, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Julie uses a collaborative, person-focused approach that emphasizes listening and practical skills. She blends methods like CBT and DBT to address thinking patterns, emotions, and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the match and scheduling details.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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