Therapist profile
Julia Davis, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- Trauma and grief
About Julia
Julia Davis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and a range of trauma-related concerns. Julia also lists support for LGBT clients and issues like self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related challenges.
She uses straightforward talk therapy and practical strategies. Sessions include checking what’s happening now, identifying patterns that cause more pain, and practicing skills to respond differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of the mix for managing thoughts and strong emotions.
Julia also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people name values, accept painful feelings, and strengthen important relationships. Client-centered approaches guide how she listens and responds. The methods aim to make everyday life more manageable rather than promise quick fixes.
Her background includes working with people affected by trauma, abuse, serious mental health diagnoses, HIV, and those who have experienced homelessness or incarceration. That experience shapes how she responds to complex or overlapping problems and to people who have faced stigma.
Sessions focus on concrete steps a person can practice between meetings. She asks about what a client wants to change, what gets in the way, and what small, sustainable actions could help. The overall tone is practical and direct, with attention to how life at home and caregiving responsibilities affect wellbeing.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and practice small actions that reflect those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress where values and daily choices matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood changes, sleep or eating concerns, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Ask which session types are offered and what works for your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time so a session can happen between other responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches with acceptance and attachment-based ideas and a client-centered way of listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCMHC working with a range of complex concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on the subscription terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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