Julie E. Marion, LCMHC, NCC, NCSC

She uses a very eclectic approach drawing from a variety of psycotherapies using many methods and techniques. She is AIT certified. Her holistic philosophy about how people change is that personal disharmony leads to a desire for an improved mental/emotional/spiritual/physical state. Therapy provided by a knowledgable and objective counselor provides a real relationship with healthy interactions that facilitates and catalyzes individuals to address personal discord leading to life-long growth and change.

Professional Background & Credentials

• Licensure & Certifications:

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

  • National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)

• Education:

  • Master of Arts in Counseling – Arcadia University

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Minor: Biology) – Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Research funded by the Pennsylvania Academy of Science)

Clinical Experience & Specializations

• Client Age Range: Extensive experience working across the lifespan, from ages 3 to 93.

• Modalities: Individual, couples counseling and family therapy.

• Specialized Areas:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexual Identity

  • STIs

  • Loss and Greif

  • Eating Disorders

  • Marriage

  • Family

  • Pregnancy

  • Abortion

  • Career Related Issues

  • Trauma (including Childhood Trauma, Assault, Abuse, PTSD)

  • Addicitions (Alcohol, Drugs, Pornography....)

  • Attachment/Bonding (Expertise in Foster Care, Adoption and Blended Families)

  • Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)

  • Dual Diagnosis

• Early Practice: Focused on community mental health, adult psychiatric treatment, and inner-city youth support.

• Higher Education Leadership: Directed Counseling Services for York College of Pennsylvania for seven years prior to relocating to the Carolina Coast.

Professional Affiliations

• American Counseling Association (ACA)

• North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA)

• American College Counseling Association (ACCA)

• Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA)

• Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

• Institute For Natural Resources (INR)