Welcome to my page! I’m Julia Litman (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I’m ready to help you become the best version of yourself!
I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, then continued on to earn my Master’s in Social Work. I have worked in several different settings, ranging from inpatient psychiatric to school-based therapies, prison settings, and sexual assault resource centers.
It’s been a career-long goal to spend my time working to become the most well-rounded social worker I can be. As a result, today I have the experience and training to counsel a diverse set of clients, working with several populations and age groups (children (9+), teens, 20-somethings, adults, and older adults 65+).
I offer counseling for many mental health challenges. My specialties include family conflict, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief.
I also counsel people who are seeking support in navigating life’s challenges. I am especially suited to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, addiction, relationship and marital issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, eating disorders, and body image concerns. I also support clients facing difficulties related to incarceration, pornography use, school stress, sports performance, academic anxieties, and more.
Through our work, I’ll strive to create a safe and respectful space where we can explore challenges openly, uncover patterns, and develop strategies that empower you to face the daily realities of mental health with resilience.
My commitment is to walk alongside you in this process by helping you dive into your struggles, discover new perspectives, and emerge with greater confidence and readiness to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you have struggled with past trauma, work stressors, relationship issues, or serious mental illness, I am confident that together, I can help you overcome your struggles.
No matter what brings someone into therapy, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where individuals can explore their struggles, build resilience, and work toward meaningful growth and healing.
I am dedicated to supporting you through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic process. My approach is grounded in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered philosophy. This means I view you as the expert of your own story, and together we will identify your unique strengths and build on them to foster healing and growth.
When I don’t have my nose buried in a book, you can find me spending time with my family and two amazing dogs.
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Julia Litman offers in-person sessions at our Lancaster Downtown therapy office and online therapy sessions to young adults and adults in Pennsylvania.
Whether you are suffering from panic attacks, obsessive – compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety we have therapists who use evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-bahavioral therapy, to help you.
Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, is very treatable. Our therapists are specially trained to help individuals with depression get back to feeling like themselves again.
Life transitions encompass many things, including starting or ending a romantic relationship, changes with work or school or making any big life change, such as a move. Often we underestimate how these changes will affect us emotionally until we find ourselves struggling with the ups and downs of the life transition.
While we don’t provide couples counseling at Move Forward, many individuals seek counseling to discuss how they can have healthier relationships. Our therapists can help you learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and other ways to have more positive relationships with others.
Moving into adulthood brings its own set of challenges. You may feel pressure to have a “career” or find your life partner. You may be unsure of making these big life decisions and may feel lost because you no longer have school or other adults in your life telling you what you should choose.
The period of adolescence can be exciting, but also challenging for many teens. Difficulties with friends, school, anxiety, depression, cutting, and substance abuse are all common issues for this group. Due to a lack of life experience, teens may not know how to manage these problems which is why therapy can be especially helpful.
Many individuals feel like they are at war with their bodies. Whether it’s feeling shame, guilt, or giving ourselves critical comments about our bodies, we can be our own worst enemy. Our therapists can help you feel at peace with your body and learn to be kind to yourself.
Trauma symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for many who experience it. Recovery from trauma is possible and we have therapists who can help.
Being a kid can be difficult sometimes. It’s a crucial developmental period of growth and change during which children learn about the world and themselves. This can be overwhelming to some children since many are still learning all the tools and skills to help them cope with their emotions and life’s stressors. This is where therapy can provide support.
Caregiving for a loved one can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Often we don’t think about how the caregiver needs support, too. If you are experiencing burnout, our therapists can teach you skills to help you cope.
Depression and anxiety are extremely common, but often under-diagnosed by medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Our providers have specialized training to help women with anxiety and depression in this specific period in their lives.
Struggling with infertility can be so difficult, especially if no one around you has experienced something similar. It can feel like an isolating journey and people find they often need support to navigate the emotional aspects of the process. Our therapists have specialized training to help you.
Move Forward Counseling is an inclusive practice where we want the LGBTQIA+ community to feel welcome and supported. Whether you are unsure how to embrace your identity, are having relationship issues, or need extra support from a non-judgmental person, we have therapists who can help.
Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.
Techniques
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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