- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Julie
Julie Thomas is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oklahoma with 25 years of experience. She offers counseling for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, anger management, adoption-related concerns, grief and loss, Christian counseling, adjustment and transition difficulties, mindfulness training, and parenting skills. Julie has worked in outpatient counseling, therapeutic foster care, school-based counseling, and adoptions.
She uses a strengths-based, team approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on identifying existing strengths and building practical skills. Conversations are direct and focused on real changes a person can make between sessions.
Julie draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's perspective and to support clearer decision making. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that maintain stress or anxiety. Mindfulness practices are included when useful to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care and with attachment-related concerns, which informs how she approaches blended family issues and parenting challenges. She has experience helping people cope with family conflict, grief, and major life transitions.
Sessions are practical and skills-focused. Julie helps people set small, achievable goals and practices techniques in session that can be used at home. She encourages a collaborative plan and adjustments as needs change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting concerns back, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. This approach helps when decisions about household roles or parenting feel unclear.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood, and managing anger during family transitions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These tools can be useful for stress, sleep problems, and responding calmly in tense household moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. Plans are adjusted over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people connect from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to keep momentum between visits and practice skills in real-world situations.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related family and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and collaborative. She treats the client as the expert and focuses on practical skills and problem solving.
What experience does she bring to blended household issues?
She has 25 years in counseling and has worked in outpatient settings, therapeutic foster care, school-based counseling, and adoptions, which informs work with blended family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.