Julie Winchester

Qualifications & Experience

I have a BA in History and Elementary Education from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and an MA in Professional Counseling, both from Amberton University. I also hold a SYMBIS certification for premarital counseling.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. After 30+ years of marriage and raising and homeschooling our three kids, the Lord moved my heart to pursue counseling. Realizing I enjoyed my time spent in local church ministry with women, couples, and grief group settings, God called me to the next chapter of my story counseling others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, crafting, scrapbooking, playing games, and reading.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Marriage Counseling

Relationships are never perfect, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fulfilling. The key is to find ways to work through the ups and downs. With the help of God’s Word and guidance, together we can make your relationship stronger than ever.

Women’s Issues

Women have many roles, including roles as wife, mother, daughter, friend, and co-worker. At times when life is overwhelming, you may feel hopeless. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty can creep in and steal our joy. Do you take care of everyone before yourself? Are you your harshest critic? You don’t have to be; there is hope for tomorrow. It’s time to invest in yourself.

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural response to any type of loss, but incredibly difficult to cope with. The grieving process allows us to come to terms with our loss and begin the healing process. If you are living life with grief, you don’t have to suffer in silence. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). With Christ’s guidance you can find a way forward in hope with me walking with you each step of the way.

Premarital Counseling

Couples who gain knowledge about themselves and each other before they say “I do” are more likely to have successful marriages. Pre-marriage counseling gives you the tools and insights to help you better navigate marriage. The SYMBIS assessment provides conversation starters that help get to the heart of the matter with topics that include finances, communication, and the complexities of joining two sets of personality dynamics.

Online Counseling

Don’t have time to come in person for counseling? Do you prefer the comfort of your own home or office? If you have reliable internet access, online counseling may provide the solution.

Availability (by office location):

• Arlington – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Online Counseling – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.