Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry , LMHC

Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and a range of related concerns. She uses an integrative framework that allows her to tailor treatment to each person, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered methods, attachment-based work, interpersonal strategies, and insight-oriented techniques to match interventions to presenting needs.

Her practice emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical skills can be developed for managing stress, improving communication, and coping with life transitions. She addresses issues such as intimacy-related difficulties, sleep disruption, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, as well as focused areas like abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and substance use. Julia collaborates with clients to set clear goals and adjust approaches over time, recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage and honoring each person’s pace and values.

Therapeutic Methods Applied to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems that feel stuck because of avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in relationships and helps clients understand how early bonds influence current connections and intimacy-related concerns, making it helpful for relationship and family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often supporting work on mood, anxiety, sleep, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Julia will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adapting them as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can translate these approaches to remote formats so therapy can remain effective while fitting into everyday life.