Julie Garner

Julie Garner is a Maryland-based therapist with eight years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She is a female, Christian therapist who brings a compassionate, welcoming, and non-judgmental approach to counseling.

Julie holds the credentials MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - license number LC10467. In plain terms, she holds a medical degree (MD) and is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), which reflects her clinical training and professional licensure.

Her work is collaborative and individualized - she treats each person as the expert on their own life and tailors treatment to fit their needs and goals. Depending on what a person is facing, Julie may draw from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, or psychodynamic exploration.

When working with children she often uses expressive and play-based techniques, while with teens and adults she offers both short-term, goal-focused tools and opportunities for deeper emotional work when that is most helpful. Julie aims to create an affirming space where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or the desire for greater self-understanding.

Julie recognizes that beginning therapy can feel intimidating. She encourages anyone who is feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or in need of support to take that first step - you do not need to have everything figured out to begin. Julie is available to walk alongside clients at a pace that feels right for them and to help find practical tools and insights that foster greater grounding, connection, and control.

If someone is considering counseling, Julie invites them to reach out and explore whether working together would be a good fit.