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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Julia
Julia Cho is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with five years of clinical practice. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions center on practical steps and direct conversation to address immediate concerns.
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. She brings training in clinical psychology and a neuroscience undergraduate background to her approach. Her clinical experience includes work with adults, groups, couples, and adolescents, and she has substantial experience related to addiction, substance use, trauma, and incarcerated populations.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps people identify behaviors and thoughts that feed anxiety, depression, or impulse-driven choices. She also pays attention to how physical health and stress affect mood and coping.
Julia addresses practical life problems such as relationship communication, feelings of abandonment or attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the effects of divorce or separation. She also works with concerns like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and navigating a midlife crisis.
Her style is straightforward and focused on skills people can use between appointments. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, clients use the platform matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then practicing new skills to reduce depression, impulsivity, and substance use. Another approach looks at how attachment and abandonment experiences affect current relationships and helps people change interaction patterns that cause recurring conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then choose techniques that match those needs. Sessions include regular check-ins to see what is working and adjustments are made when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a workday. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for use between appointments so therapy can fit into daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, skills-focused approach. Sessions emphasize clear goals and actionable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical practice since beginning therapy work in 2016. Her background includes work with addiction, trauma, substance use, and incarcerated populations.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the scheduling tools for an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.