Julia Davis, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment work

About Julia

Julia Davis is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in North Carolina with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges listed in her profile.

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she listens for the emotions and interaction patterns that keep people stuck. She helps clients name feelings, notice how patterns play out, and try new ways of responding.

Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, abuse, mood and attention differences, and serious life changes. She has experience supporting clients with addiction concerns, bipolar disorder, and complex stress related to caregiving, health issues, or major life events.

Sessions are oriented around talking through current struggles and practicing tangible skills. That can mean learning to tolerate hard emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts, or experimenting with new behaviors in relationships. The focus is practical - helping clients reduce overwhelming emotion and regain more control in day-to-day life.

Julia frames therapy as a collaborative process. She encourages active involvement and gradual steps rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients are invited to start by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns that maintain distress. It can be useful for people who want to understand why certain feelings keep coming up and how those feelings affect their relationships and behavior.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and clarify what matters most so they can take committed action. Attachment-based work looks at how early connection styles shape current relationship expectations and responses, and helps people try different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean using EFT strategies to track emotions, then adding ACT skills for managing distress or CBT techniques for changing unhelpful thinking patterns.

The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy day. Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people value online sessions for shorter travel time, being able to join from a quieter space, or using fewer resources like lower bandwidth when needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues, as listed in her profile.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside ACT, client-centered, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral techniques.

How much experience does she have?

Julia has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and attention differences.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin and schedule a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your initial session.

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