- Evidence-informed methods
- Warm nonjudgmental style
- Focus on real change
About Julia
Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. She has seven years of clinical experience helping people manage addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. Julia also supports clients dealing with self-esteem, motivation, parenting strain, and complicated life changes such as grief and caregiving challenges.
Julia adapts the work to each person. She blends methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing with attachment-focused and client-centered approaches. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, with space to talk through feelings and make small, useful changes.
In the room she focuses on clear goals and steady progress. That can mean practicing new ways to handle stress, learning to notice unhelpful thoughts, or finding healthier patterns in close relationships. She pays attention to past losses, trauma, and issues like codependency that affect intimacy and trust.
Julia describes her style as warm and nonjudgmental. She encourages honest talk and curiosity about behavior. The work is collaborative - she and the client decide what to try and when to shift course.
Clients often come for help with sleep problems, substance use, anger control, or major mood concerns including bipolar symptoms. Julia uses her range of approaches to match the issue and the person, focusing on practical steps that fit daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Julia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood swings. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice hard feelings, clarify values, and take small steps toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful for stress, grief, and codependency.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to lean more on skills practice, reflective work about relationships, or motivation-building strategies depending on what the person needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins when a short conversation will help. Some formats also let people choose audio-only time when video is not convenient, or schedule sessions around work and family responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, stress, and issues like codependency and intimacy concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Julia uses an integrative approach that mixes practical techniques and talk therapy. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and exploring patterns that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julia has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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