Rooted in empathy
because therapy should be safe, empowering, and fun.
DC Counseling specializes in compassionate, personalized therapy for children, teens, and young adults. Whether it’s big emotions, anxiety, school stress, family changes, or self-esteem struggles, we meet young people where they are - with empathy, understanding, and proven strategies.
Using approaches like play therapy, CBT, and family systems, we support clients through life’s challenges, from early childhood through the transition to adulthood. Our goal is to help young people build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and feel empowered to navigate their world with confidence.
Services Provided by DC Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to improve mood and coping skills. Great for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Compassion Focused
Helps you develop kindness toward yourself, especially if you struggle with self-criticism or shame. Through mindfulness and emotional exercises, we’ll work together to cultivate a nurturing inner voice and ease emotional distress.
Culturally Sensitive
Creates a safe space where your unique background, identity, and experiences are honored. We’ll explore challenges with awareness of cultural, racial, or societal factors, ensuring care that respects your whole self.
Play Therapy
Helps children express emotions and process experiences through the natural language of play. In a safe, creative space, they build coping skills, explore feelings, and heal—without the pressure of ‘adult’ talk.
Trauma Focused
Provides a structured, compassionate approach to processing past trauma at a pace that feels safe. We’ll gently reduce its emotional grip while rebuilding trust in yourself and the world.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Helps you understand and heal different "parts" of yourself (like inner critics or wounded aspects) with compassion.
Psychoanalytic
Explores how unconscious thoughts and early experiences shape your current behaviors and relationships. Through deeper self-reflection, we’ll uncover patterns to foster lasting change and self-understanding.
Person-Centered
Built on the belief that you are the expert of your own life. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we’ll focus on your unique experiences, emotions, and goals—helping you find clarity, growth, and self-acceptance at your own pace.
Strength-Based
Focuses on your existing resilience, talents, and values—not just problems. We’ll highlight what’s already working in your life to empower growth, confidence, and meaningful solutions.
Julia Lane Davies
Hi, I’m Julia Davies, a licensed professional counselor passionate about supporting young girls, children, teens, and women through life’s challenges. Whether it’s self-esteem issues, family changes, or navigating recovery, I offer a compassionate space for healing and growth.
With experience in substance abuse, school counseling, and social work -including roles at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington and Harvard Medical Center- I use a mix of play therapy, CBT, talk therapy, and family systems to meet each client’s unique needs.
I believe therapy should feel safe, empowering, and even fun- especially for kids and teens. My goal is to help clients build resilience, confidence, and tools to thrive.
If you're facing a tough transition or seeking support, I'm here to help-one step at a time.