About Julia
Julia Cho is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Julia aims to make therapy practical and straightforward for those feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
She brings five years of clinical experience to her sessions and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside.
How Julia works
Julia has worked with adults and in group settings, and much of her background includes work related to addiction, substance use, and trauma. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and everyday tools. She pays attention to how thoughts, body sensations, and personal values connect.
People can expect to discuss coping skills, communication patterns, and ways to manage strong emotions. Julia also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, and divorce or separation. She works with problems tied to guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, and midlife transitions.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She listens for what matters most and adapts techniques to fit real life. The goal is to leave each session with something workable to try between meetings.
What Julia works with
The areas below are the ones Julia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online recovery and growth
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning skills to change them; this helps with depression, low self-esteem, and problem-focused coping. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can address abandonment issues, communication problems, and trust concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that make sense, and adjust tactics based on what helps most. This keeps the process tailored and responsive to personal needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual feedback helps. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible ways to stay connected between appointments and to get support that fits into a busy day.
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