- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Relationship issues
About Julie
Julie Korona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with nine years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and attention difficulties such as ADHD. Julie focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving rather than labels or long assessments.
In sessions she uses straightforward talk to help people make sense of what feels stuck. Julie adapts her approach to the situation, drawing on client-centered methods to follow what matters to the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.
Her work includes attention to family patterns, attachment issues, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and common problems like guilt, shame, and communication breakdowns. She helps people address codependency, commitment worries, hoarding behavior, and the stress that comes after a major change or disaster. Practical tools and small experiments are often part of the plan.
Julie describes treatment as a cooperative process where goals get checked and adjusted. She aims to help people try new ways of handling difficult feelings and test what works in daily life. The focus is on clear steps and skills that can be practiced between sessions.
People considering therapy are invited to think about what matters most to them and what they want to change. Julie asks straightforward questions early on to align sessions with those priorities.
Approaches used in online sessions
Julie draws from client-centered therapy to prioritize what the person brings to each session. That approach means the conversation follows the client's concerns and goals, with the therapist reflecting and asking questions to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior and to test small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is offered as a set of practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and goals are updated.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Julie uses the therapeutic approaches above to guide practical, real-world changes that can be practiced between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, coping with life changes, and attention difficulties including ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, attachment issues, and communication problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation to identify what matters and then draws on CBT or DBT skills to test practical steps. Sessions typically focus on small experiments and skill practice to change daily patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician in Virginia.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check session formats when you schedule.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.