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Julia Litman,

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Location(s):

Lancaster Downtown

License:

LCSW

Therapy Techniques:

CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, IFS, MBCT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing

About Julia Litman

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! 

My Education and Experience

I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, then continued on to earn my Master’s in Social Work from Binghamton University. I have worked in several different settings, ranging from inpatient psychiatric, prison settings, sexual assault resource centers, and child protective services.

My experience includes working with individuals who struggle with addiction, binge eating disorders, and infidelity/relationship/marital issues. I’ve also specialized in counseling for anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and body image. 

Who I Counsel

I offer counseling for individuals aged 16+ for many types of mental health challenges, with a specialization in substance use, addiction (i.e., gambling, porn), eating disorders, infidelity, relationship issues, and marital issues.

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 (pornography, gambling, drugs/alcohol), grief & loss, relationship and marital issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, eating disorders, and body image concerns. 

A Safe Space for Therapy Together

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.

How I Can Help

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.

My Therapy Style

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.

About Me

When I don’t have my nose buried in a book, you can find me spending time with my family and two amazing dogs.

PA License #CW026469

Julia Litman’s Availability

Julia Litman offers in-person sessions at our Lancaster Downtown therapy office and online therapy sessions to young adults and adults in Pennsylvania.

Julia Litman's Specialties

Anxiety Therapy

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.

Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety Therapy

Depression Therapy

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.

Depression Therapy
Depression Therapy

Life Transitions

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.

Life Transitions
Life Transitions

Relationship Issues

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.

Relationship Issues
Relationship Issues

Therapy for 20-Somethings

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.

Therapy for 20-Somethings
20-Somethings

Therapy for Teens

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.

Therapy for Teens
Therapy for Teens

Body Image Issues

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.

Body Image Issues
Body Image

Trauma & PTSD

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.

Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD Trauma & PTSD

Therapy for Children

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. 

Therapy for Children
Therapy for Children

Caregiver Stress

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.

Caregiver Stress
Caregiver Stress

Counseling for Mothers

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.

Counseling for Mothers
Counseling for Mothers

Eating Disorders Therapy

Do you ever restrict your eating to lose weight or prevent weight gain? Do you feel like you think or worry about food & body weight a great deal of time? Do you feel guilty, disgusted, or depressed after eating? If any of these describe you, you might be struggling with disordered eating. But, an eating disorder therapist from our team can help.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder

Infertility Counseling

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.

Infertility Counseling
Infertility Counseling

LGBTQIA+ Counseling

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.

LGBTQIA+ Counseling
LGBTQIA+ Counseling

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