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Julia Smail

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Maryland

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Julia

Over the years, my therapeutic style and experience have evolved. I discovered that having flowing conversations that invite exploration, processing, understanding, and growth has been impactful. Providing a safe and trusting space to be our authentic self, is an important part of the therapeutic environment and alliance. My goal is to provide effective and evidence-based practice to support clients in their mental and emotional health, and to support them in their journey of becoming better versions of themselves.

My goal is to provide effective and evidence-based practice to support clients in their mental and emotional health.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Maryland residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy traveling, reading, play games with others, and community involvement.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LC9494 • Maryland • LPC

Education

MA - Counseling, Trinity Washington University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Julia Smail accepts CareFirst, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Maryland are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Julia Smail is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Julia is licensed to practice in Maryland, so clients located in Maryland can book sessions. Julia’s Maryland license number is LC9494, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Julia Smail has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Julia’s education and training include MA - Counseling, Trinity Washington University. Over that time, Julia has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Julia Smail works with Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Julia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Julia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Julia Smail draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Julia’s style is action-oriented, challenging, engaging, exploratory, and open-minded. In Julia’s words: “My goal is to provide effective and evidence-based practice to support clients in their mental and emotional health.”

Julia Smail (she/her) offers therapy in English. Julia identifies as White.

Julia Smail offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Julia is licensed in Maryland, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Julia Smail is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Julia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Julia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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