Julianne (Julie) Patchan, LCPC (She/They), specializes in guiding individuals through the exploration of their internal and external worlds, fostering self-compassion, and uncovering meaning in their lives. With a focus on older teens and adults, Julie excels in addressing dual and co-occurring diagnoses, as well as navigating life and transitional stressors.

Julie's approach involves delving into the multifaceted causes of distress, recognizing that seldom is it attributed to a singular factor. She champions personal growth by cultivating an atmosphere grounded in patience and open communication. In her practice, Julie not only examines the influence of thoughts and behaviors on emotions but also delves into systemic sources of distress, emphasizing the importance of understanding how our surroundings impact our overall health and well-being.

Beyond her therapeutic work, Julie finds joy in spending time with family and friends, immersing herself in fantasy literature, nurturing her plants, and engaging with her feline companion, Captain. She offers teletherapy services to adults within the state of Maryland, being in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare Commercial (UHC) and Cigna. For those seeking sliding scale options, Julie provides limited spots through Open Path Collective, and she furnishes super bills for out-of-network clients, with fees due at the time of service.

Julie is adept at addressing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, both big T and little t traumas, school-related stress, addictions, as well as family and relationship problems. A typical treatment plan involves collaboratively establishing your goals and desired emotional state. Together, you and Julie will devise specific strategies and techniques to achieve these objectives.

In her clinical practice, Julie employs an existential humanistic approach. During the initial session, expect thorough inquiries about the reasons for seeking therapy. Subsequently, sessions will explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors contribute to distress or assess how your environment may be impeding progress. Julie's therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, and geared towards empowering individuals to regain control over their lives.

In Network: CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare (Commercial plans), Aetna, and Cigna.

State(s) Licensed in: Maryland

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