Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry, LMHC
Compassionate New York LMHC supporting recovery
- Addictions support
- Relationship work
- CBT and MI
About Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry
Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry, LMHC, is a New York-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate addictions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings clinical training and practical skills to support lasting change. Julia adapts treatment to each person's needs, applying an integrative approach that draws on evidence-based methods and relational insight.
Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, insight-oriented reflection, interpersonal work, and attachment-based strategies to address specific concerns. This flexible framework allows her to target symptoms while also exploring underlying patterns in relationships and self-concept. Julia aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.
She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and views the initial step as significant. By collaborating with clients to shape goals and select interventions, Julia supports practical coping skills alongside deeper emotional understanding, helping individuals move toward greater stability and confidence over time.
Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, insight-oriented reflection, interpersonal work, and attachment-based strategies to address specific concerns. This flexible framework allows her to target symptoms while also exploring underlying patterns in relationships and self-concept. Julia aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.
She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and views the initial step as significant. By collaborating with clients to shape goals and select interventions, Julia supports practical coping skills alongside deeper emotional understanding, helping individuals move toward greater stability and confidence over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry have?
Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. License details: NY LMHC 011270.
In which languages does Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry provide therapy?
Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry provides therapy in English.
Where is Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry as my therapist?
You can work with Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry work with international clients?
Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Julia (Jurate) Mcgarry cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes helping people clarify what matters most and commit to actions that align with their values. It combines mindfulness skills with practical steps to move past unhelpful thoughts and increase engagement in meaningful activities - useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. By understanding attachment dynamics, therapy can help improve intimacy, communication, and responses to loss or abandonment.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the individual's experience by offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard. This approach supports self-exploration, boosts self-esteem, and helps people gain confidence in making changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julia collaborates with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates methods as needed so therapy remains responsive and focused on real-world progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access care from home. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and work with a licensed professional in ways that suit their daily life.
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