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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Communication skills
About Julie
Julie Scarpo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English.
Julie focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. She encourages clients to talk through what feels most pressing and to try concrete steps between sessions. Her approach centers on clear communication and reducing shame or guilt that can make change harder.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, such as communication breakdowns or self-critical thinking. She works with clients to develop new responses and to test small changes in everyday situations. The work often includes learning ways to manage anxiety and to cope during major life changes.
Julie has spent many years helping people affected by trauma and abuse. That work includes pacing the conversation to match what each person can handle and focusing on skills that rebuild a sense of control. She also addresses relationship concerns by teaching practical communication tools.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and steps to try outside of sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, fewer unhelpful patterns, and better day-to-day coping. To begin, follow the site's scheduling process and complete the intake steps to set up an initial meeting.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans to reduce avoidance. These techniques help with everyday symptoms and sudden stressors.Another common focus is processing trauma and abuse at a pace each person can manage. This means breaking difficult material into smaller pieces and pairing discussion with grounding and self-regulation exercises so people can stay present while working through painful memories.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are involved in choosing what to try and how quickly to move.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she offers remote work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. Therapists often adapt exercises so they work well over video or audio, and they can suggest practical ways to use skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Communication problems and feelings of guilt or shame are also areas she focuses on.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses guided discussion and concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve daily coping.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in counseling roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.