mental health counseling

individual psychotherapy for adults in

New York (virtual and in person) and

Pennsylvania (virtual only)

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About my practice

I’m a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor (LPC) named Julia Smith. I founded awaken psychotherapy to have the freedom to meet you exactly where you’re at.

If you’ve been experiencing anxiety, stress, thought spiraling, rumination, perfectionism, avoidance, questions about your substance use or noticing that your world has started to seem very small, we might be a good therapeutic fit.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive and compulsive tendencies, substance use, and relationships & life transitions.

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I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of healing and focus on establishing an accepting, non-judgemental environment filled with trust.

COUNSELING METHOD

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    Engage

    As a client, you will take an active role in the therapeutic process

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    Awaken

    Together, we’ll gently awaken the state of autopilot that many of us default to

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    Intention

    And mindfully move towards living life in your definition of authenticity with intention

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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency: please dial 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or dial the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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