Julie Thomas, LPC

Julie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with about 25 years of experience in the counseling field. She earned a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma and has built a career across outpatient counseling, therapeutic foster care, school-based settings, and adoption work. Those roles provided opportunities to work with many different concerns and to develop a broad base of clinical knowledge.

She currently offers therapy for depression and sadness, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, PTSD, anger management, adoption-related issues, grief and loss, Christian counseling, adjustment and transition difficulties, mindfulness training, and parenting skills. Julie describes her approach as strengths-based and collaborative - she recognizes that each person is the expert on their own life and works alongside clients to build on existing strengths. As a therapist she focuses on helping clients develop practical skills and perspectives that support healthier coping and improved relationships, staying engaged with clients throughout the process to support growth and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julie Thomas integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the client is viewed as the expert on their own experience; this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions by building on existing strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger management. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding strategies that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation for issues like grief, trauma reactions, and ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are encouraged to be active partners in deciding the focus and pace of work.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to receive consistent support from wherever they are located within the provider's service area.