Dr. Julie McCune, LPCC

Dr. Julie McCune brings 25 years of clinical experience to her counseling work in Ohio. She is an LPCC and meets people with a calm, nonjudgmental presence. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies that help clients manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.

She helps people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports those coping with major life changes, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, and health-related struggles. Her background includes work in private practice and community mental health settings over two decades.

Dr. McCune uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of her toolkit, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques. She focuses on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication.

Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused. Clients can expect help developing tools for stress management, strategies for handling anger or cravings, and ways to strengthen relationships. The style is collaborative and strengths-oriented, with attention to day-to-day challenges.

Dr. McCune works in English and accepts international clients. If someone is unsure whether her style fits their needs, she asks focused questions early on to shape a plan that fits the person’s life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counseling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through concrete skill practice and can help with anger, intense emotions, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography notes availability via message, phone, and text and highlights flexible hours, but session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can still practice hands-on skill building, track progress between visits, and help clients use strategies in daily life.