Julia Forehand

LCMHCS, NCC, ACS

I’m Julia Forehand, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and clinical supervisor with more than twenty years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. I strive to create a calm and compassionate space where people feel safe to slow down, reflect, and begin the process of healing.

My work focuses on trauma, attachment, and relationship healing. I integrate approaches such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and biofeedback to help clients better understand their experiences and move toward greater balance and connection.

My Christian faith is an important part of who I am and shapes the compassion and hope I bring to my work. For those who desire it, faith can be thoughtfully integrated into the counseling process.

I also enjoy supporting the growth of other counselors through supervision and teaching. At the heart of my work is a deep respect for each person’s story and the belief that healing often begins in a safe and caring relationship.

Areas of Expertise

Trauma/EMDR

Couples/Marriage Therapy

Clinical Supervision

EMDR Consulting- EMDRIA approved

My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with greater understanding, healing, and connection. I work with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and attachment wounds, offering a thoughtful and supportive space for reflection and growth.

Using approaches such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and biofeedback, I aim to support both emotional healing and deeper self-awareness. My work is grounded in compassion, respect for each person’s story, and a belief that meaningful change often begins within a safe and trusting relationship.

For those who desire it, Christian faith and values can also be thoughtfully integrated into the counseling process.

About Me

Education

East Carolina University – Master of Science in Counselor Education, 2004

East Carolina University – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University Honors, 2002

Specialized Training

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Pursuing certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Consultant In Training

HeartMath Institute

Certified Practitioner

Specialization

Individual Counseling

A supportive space for adults of any age to to process life experiences, heal from emotional pain, and grow into a more grounded and.authentic sense of self. This may include help navigating the mental health field.

Marriage and Couples

A space for couples to slow down, understand one another more deeply, and rebuild connection using an attachment-focused lens.

Trauma/Relational Trauma

Specialized support for processing and healing from past experiences and/or relationships, helping clients move towards safety, stability, and restored well-being. Focused work on healing wounds formed in relationships, helping clients rebuild trust, connection and a secure sense of self.

Individual Clinical Supervision

One-on-one guidance for developing clinicians, offering a reflective and supportive environment to build confidence, clinical skill, and professional identity.

Group Clinical Supervision

A collaborative setting where clinicians learn from one another, deepen clinical insight, and grow through shared experiences and guidance.

EMDR Consultation

Consultation for EMDR-trained therapists seeking to deepen their skills, build confidence and move toward certification with supportive, informed guidance.

Services

Individual Counseling

Individual therapy provides a supportive space to process life experiences, including trauma and relationship challenges that impact emotional well-being and connection with others. Sessions focus on addressing anxiety and depression while building greater self-awareness, resilience, and a more grounded sense of self. The approach is relational and grounded in evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, to support meaningful and lasting change.

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Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision offers a supportive and structured space for LCMHCA clinicians working toward licensure to grow in competence, confidence, and professional identify. Both individual and group supervision provide opportunities to strengthen clinical skills, deepen case conceptualization, and integrate ethical and evidence-based practices into therapeutic work. The process is collaborative and developmental, supporting clinicians as they navigate challenges, build their voice as therapists, and move toward independent practice.

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Marriage/Couples Counseling

Marriage/Couples counseling provides a supportive space for spouses/partners to address disconnection, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional and relational bonds. Using an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) approach, sessions focus on identifying patterns of interaction, deepening emotional understanding, and fostering more secure, responsive connection. This work helps partners communicate more openly, navigate conflict more effectively, and create a stronger, more connected relationship.

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EMDR Consultation

EMDR consultation provides a supportive and collaborative space for clinicians to deepen their understanding and application of EMDR therapy. Consultation is EMDRIA-approved and designed for clinicians working toward completion of their training and/or certification. This process supports clinicians in integrating EMDR effectively and ethically while continuing to grow in competence and professional development.

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