- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Julia
Julia Cho is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Julia also addresses related issues like guilt and shame, abandonment and attachment struggles, and difficulties with communication and control.
Julia earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside. Her background includes work with adults, groups, couples, families, adolescents, and people affected by incarceration and substance use. That experience informs how she looks at patterns that keep people stuck.
In sessions Julia talks through the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She pays attention to how past relationships and events shape current reactions. Practical skills and clearer awareness are common parts of her work so people can notice different choices in real situations.
Her approach recognizes physical and emotional aspects of distress and considers spiritual concerns when they matter to the person. Conversations may move between problem-solving, processing difficult memories, and practicing new ways of communicating. The aim is to help people carry less ongoing shame or guilt and make steadier choices in daily life.
Julia works in California and offers therapy in English. Before booking it is recommended to confirm the current session options and format via the platform's matching process.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. One approach looks at patterns from past relationships and attachment experiences to explain current reactions and relationship habits; this helps when guilt or shame links to attachment wounds. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult memories and trauma in manageable steps while also teaching practical coping skills to handle strong emotions and reduce impulsive choices.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust strategies based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize as trust and clarity grow.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other routines. It can allow shorter check-ins on busier days, avoid travel time, and reduce the effort of attending sessions so people can focus on the work itself rather than logistics.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to issues like guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through how past events and relationships influence current self-feelings, combines processing with practical skills, and helps people notice different choices in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside, with five years of practice experience.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.