- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused steps
About Julie
Julie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and parenting challenges. Julie also supports people dealing with adoption-related concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, ADHD, and relationship or family stress.
Julie trained at the University of Central Oklahoma and has practiced in outpatient counseling, therapeutic foster care, school-based counseling, and adoption services. Those settings gave her exposure to many kinds of problems and ways people try to cope. She draws on that varied background when she plans sessions.
Her style is straightforward and strengths-based. She treats the person in the room as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on building skills and using existing strengths to respond differently to hard situations and emotions like anger or shame.
In practice she mixes well-known techniques - such as cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused steps - with hypnotherapy where it fits. That mix is used to address practical concerns like sleep, impulse control, communication, and coping with big life changes.
People typically work on clear goals such as managing anger reactions, reducing anxiety, improving parenting skills, or navigating grief. Julie invites collaboration; she outlines small steps, checks progress, and adjusts the plan as needs change. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Julie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in straightforward, practical ways. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, actions, and feelings and teaches concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple exercises to notice strong emotions like anger and reduce reactivity through present-moment attention.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths to set achievable goals. These approaches are chosen to match the person's concerns, whether that is managing anger, improving sleep, or handling relationship stress. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals and try techniques that fit the client's needs and preferences.
If you plan to try sessions online, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include easier scheduling around work and family, shorter check-ins when people need a quick update, and the ability to meet from different locations without travel. The therapist will work with the client to pick approaches and session arrangements that fit day-to-day life and the goals discussed together.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, parenting challenges, adoption-related concerns, trauma and related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a strengths-based, team approach and treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical skills and building on what already works.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in outpatient counseling, therapeutic foster care, school settings, and adoption services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.