Julia Cho , LMFT

Julia Cho is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) holding California license number 140336 who has been conducting therapy since May 2016. She earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2017 and completed a B.S. in Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside in 2011. Her combined background in clinical psychology and neuroscience informs a practical, attentive approach to care.

Julia has worked with adults, groups, couples, families, and adolescents, and much of her clinical experience centers on addiction, substance use, trauma, and populations affected by incarceration. She values the mind-body-spirit connection and approaches each person as an individual with distinct needs, tailoring evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit personal circumstances. Her practice addresses a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes.

In addition to these core areas, Julia focuses on related issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control struggles, and feelings of isolation. She aims to help people develop coping skills, process difficult experiences, and clarify personal goals, offering supportive, respectful guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Addiction and Trauma Online

Julia Cho uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues most people bring to her practice. For addiction and substance use concerns she applies structured, outcome-focused strategies designed to reduce harmful behaviors, build relapse prevention skills, and strengthen motivation for change. For trauma and abuse, she employs trauma-informed evidence-based methods that help people process difficult memories, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, and restore a sense of safety and agency.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Julia works with clients to identify goals, experiment with techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the work fits each person’s needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy with Julia can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during breaks, or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities, supporting steady progress without added travel or time barriers.