Julia Brown, LPC
Trauma-focused counselor and crisis specialist
- Trauma and crisis care
- Veteran and releasee support
- Adults adolescents couples
About Julia Brown
Julia Brown responds to the widespread need for healing that arises from conflict, disaster, loss, and other crises. She frames the current moment as a call for helping professionals to step forward and contribute to recovery and resilience. Julia is a licensed independent practitioner and professional counselor, holding the LPC credential which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Her career in mental health included 27 years of service before a retirement in 2017 at age 65. During that time she provided direct clinical care for 14 years and served in supervisory roles for 13 years. She earned a BA in Psychology from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi in 1988 and an MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg in 1990. She became licensed as a professional counselor in 1994 and added an LPC Supervisor's credential in 2008.
Julia has extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapy, and work with veterans. Her clinical work has included adults and adolescents, couples, and first responders. Currently she serves the prison population through contract work, assisting individuals released from federal prison as they transition into halfway house settings. Throughout her career she has followed a strong personal calling to help with healing across communities and to apply her skills where people are hurting.
Her career in mental health included 27 years of service before a retirement in 2017 at age 65. During that time she provided direct clinical care for 14 years and served in supervisory roles for 13 years. She earned a BA in Psychology from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi in 1988 and an MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg in 1990. She became licensed as a professional counselor in 1994 and added an LPC Supervisor's credential in 2008.
Julia has extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapy, and work with veterans. Her clinical work has included adults and adolescents, couples, and first responders. Currently she serves the prison population through contract work, assisting individuals released from federal prison as they transition into halfway house settings. Throughout her career she has followed a strong personal calling to help with healing across communities and to apply her skills where people are hurting.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Julia Brown have?
Julia Brown has 32 years of experience.
Is Julia Brown a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: MS LPC 0426.
In which languages does Julia Brown provide therapy?
Julia Brown provides therapy in English.
Where is Julia Brown located?
Julia Brown is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Julia Brown as my therapist?
Clients can work with Julia Brown through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Julia Brown work with international clients?
Julia Brown does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Julia Brown cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care for Trauma and Life Change
Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and resolving the impacts of traumatic events. It uses targeted strategies to help people confront and reframe traumatic memories, develop coping skills, and reduce the ways trauma interferes with daily functioning, making it suited to survivors of abuse, disaster, or military-related trauma.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Through practical exercises and skill building, CBT supports people in managing symptoms and improving problem-solving across many life challenges.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce rumination and support emotional regulation. It pairs well with trauma-informed work and with conditions such as grief, stress, and chronic worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Julia Brown works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try approaches and make adjustments so treatment stays practical and responsive.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing therapy in ways that meet clients where they are and accommodate changing schedules.