Julia (Larson) Pham , LPC

Julia (Larson) Pham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people develop the resilience and clarity needed to move forward with greater autonomy and self-assurance. She fosters a trusting, supportive environment where clients can deepen their self-understanding and explore the life directions that feel most authentic to them. Julia operates from the belief that individuals often already know the general direction their lives should take - her role is to accompany clients as they identify and work through the blocks that interfere with a fuller, more meaningful life.

She has a particular passion for supporting people who struggle with identity issues or who feel at odds with the expectations of family, culture, or social systems that marginalize nonconforming identities. In many cases, being genuinely seen and understood by another person is central to healing, and Julia emphasizes curiosity and respect for each person’s individuality. When needed, she also works sensitively through past trauma and attachment patterns to help clients understand how earlier experiences influence present challenges.

Grounded in existential and humanistic perspectives, Julia customizes care to the needs of each person and draws from a range of therapeutic tools to help clients pursue their goals. LPC indicates that she is credentialed to provide professional counseling services.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the client’s own capacity for growth - the therapist offers empathy and attentive listening to help people clarify values, increase self-understanding, and work through issues such as self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, freedom, and personal responsibility; it can be especially useful for clients facing life transitions, questions about purpose, or feelings of emptiness and isolation. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-focused awareness and gentle acceptance techniques that help reduce the intensity of stress, anxiety, and strong emotions while improving moment-to-moment coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time so the work stays aligned with the client’s progress and evolving priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while accommodating varying communication styles and life demands.