Julia Thompson , MD, LCPC

Julia Thompson, MD, LCPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. They offer a calm, nonjudgmental space for someone who feels overwhelmed or stuck. Julia’s work often supports people navigating LGBT and gender concerns as part of broader life challenges.

Julia takes a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions. They use clear tools and simple exercises so clients can try small changes between meetings. Sessions focus on immediate problems as well as building skills to handle future stressors.

Over eight years of work have included helping people with substance use, mood concerns, and grief. Julia draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to match different needs. Those methods guide short exercises, goal-setting, and emotion regulation skills in-session.

People who like structure will find helpful things to practice at home. Those who prefer reflection and acceptance receive guided mindfulness and attention to values. Julia emphasizes collaboration - planning steps together and checking what actually helps.

Outside of work, Julia enjoys reading, gaming, crafting stained glass, and gardening. They use these interests to model creative coping and making time for small joys during hard periods.

How Julia’s approaches work online

Julia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in accessible ways. CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through simple exercises and homework to reduce anxiety or lift mood. DBT teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for overwhelming feelings and urges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julia treats this as a team effort, talking with the client about goals and trying methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are easy when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, or quick coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to use methods consistently.