Julia Brown , LPC

Julia Brown is a licensed independent practitioner and professional counselor who has dedicated her career to working with people affected by trauma, crisis and major life transitions. She brings a deep sense of purpose to clinical work after decades in the mental health field, combining direct client care with leadership experience to support adults, adolescents, couples and first responders.

She earned a BA in Psychology from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS in 1988 and an MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg in 1990. Julia became a licensed professional counselor in 1994 and later obtained an LPC Supervisor's credential in 2008. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - a credential that reflects professional training and state licensure to provide counseling services and, with her supervisor credential, to oversee other counselors in training.

Over the course of her career she provided direct clinical services for 14 years and served in supervisory roles for 13 years, retiring in 2017 at age 65 after 27 years in the mental health field. She has extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapy and veterans issues, and has worked with individuals released from federal prison as they transition into halfway house settings.

Motivated by a strong urge to contribute to broader healing, Julia continues to apply her skills through contract work and focused clinical engagement, supporting people navigating loss, stress and the complex aftermath of traumatic events.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Julia Brown uses evidence-informed methods to address trauma and life challenges, tailoring approaches to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing experiences so clients can reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events and rebuild a sense of safety and purpose.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Julia works with clients to consider goals, personal preferences and life circumstances and then adjusts treatment as needed, partnering with each person to discover what helps most.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - provide flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support when in-person visits are not practical. Online care can be an effective way to engage in therapy while preserving convenience and consistency.