- Addictions support
- Trauma-focused care
- Men's wellbeing
About Julia
Julia Cho is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She offers support for people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Julia has a direct, practical style that helps clients talk through immediate problems and plan manageable next steps.
Julia holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside. She has five years of clinical experience and has worked with adults in a variety of settings. Much of her background includes work with addiction, substance use, trauma, and people who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
Her approach values the connection between mind, body, and spirit. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of coping. She focuses on small, concrete changes clients can practice between meetings.
Julia also helps clients facing issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, relationship communication problems, control and impulsivity struggles, and isolation or loneliness. She can support someone working through divorce, guilt and shame, or questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.
Julia mentions an interest in men’s issues and aims to create a space where men can speak frankly about pressures and expectations. To begin, she asks people to use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on her availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach involves helping clients identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with clearer actions and coping skills; this kind of work suits issues like depression, impulse control, and everyday stress. Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects by pacing conversations and building stability first, which can help people dealing with past abuse or addiction-related memories.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments happen over time based on what feels most helpful to the client.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins on hectic days or longer sessions when more processing is needed. Licensed professionals aim to work with each person so therapy fits into daily life and supports steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julia typically help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and men's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens for patterns, helps set clear goals, and suggests concrete skills to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Julia has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from UC Riverside, with five years of clinical experience working in varied settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and bases her practice there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Julia?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.