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Molly Julien

Empathy, Insight, and Real Connection: How Molly Julien Is Helping Women Navigate Life’s Transitions Through Therapy

Therapist Molly Julien, LPC, knows that true healing doesn’t come from checklists or cookie-cutter advice—it comes from presence, understanding, and meeting people exactly where they are. Since launching her private practice in 2014, Molly has built a reputation as a compassionate, client-centered therapist helping adults—from young professionals to retirees—navigate everything from anxiety and grief to life transitions and hormone-related mood shifts.

Her Northern Virginia-based practice, Molly and Julien LPC, offers a calm and supportive space for women (and men) to reconnect with themselves and realign their lives from the inside out.

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From Psychology Curiosity to Professional Calling

Molly’s path into therapy started like many others—with curiosity. A high school psychology course sparked her initial interest, and her natural tendency as the “mediator” in her family pointed toward a life of helping others. After graduating from Michigan State with a degree in psychology, she spent four years as a case manager for adults with disabilities before returning to graduate school and completing the rigorous 4,000 hours required to earn her license.

By the time she opened her practice, she was also a new mom—with a two-year-old and an eight-month-old. Fast-forward to today, and she’s built a full-time business while raising three daughters and staying deeply rooted in her values: empathy, integrity, and balance.

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A Therapist Who Listens—Fully

What makes Molly’s approach different? It all starts with the relationship. “The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of healing,” she shares. Her clients often return years later because they know they’re seen, heard, and respected without judgment.

Instead of jumping straight into problem-solving, Molly begins with deep listening and a wide-angle lens—considering everything from childhood conditioning to hormone health to values misalignment. “When someone is disconnected, I help them understand where their beliefs come from, and whether those beliefs still serve them today.”

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Rooted in Flexibility and Personalized Care

While many therapists stick to one method, Molly draws from a range of modalities—cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, emotionally focused therapy, family systems, and acceptance and commitment therapy. But she doesn’t believe in theory for theory’s sake. Each session is customized based on the client’s needs, energy, and pace.

Her style is holistic and inclusive. For clients struggling with issues like infertility, menopause, perimenopause, or grief, she collaborates with other health providers in her building—including functional medicine doctors and acupuncturists. The goal is always whole-person wellness.

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No Marketing, Just Meaningful Work

You won’t find Molly dancing on Instagram reels or funneling leads through ad campaigns—and yet, her practice stays full. Why? She accepts several major insurance plans, offers out-of-network billing support, and provides flexible scheduling—all of which make her services more accessible.

“Helping people find the right therapist can be frustrating,” she says. “I try to make it easier.” With an intuitive online portal, clients can schedule, reschedule, and update appointments with minimal friction. And while her caseload is intentionally capped to protect her own wellness and family time, she continues to serve around 30 clients at any given time—many of whom return for ongoing support across life seasons.

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Holding Space for Real Life

Molly works with adults of all ages and backgrounds, but many of her clients are women navigating high-pressure roles, shifting family dynamics, health challenges, or emotional burnout. She also supports young adults, college students, and people going through divorce, interpersonal conflict, or parenting struggles.

From processing trauma and grief to understanding the emotional layers of menopause or marriage, Molly helps clients reconnect with their inner clarity. “Often we’ve just fallen out of alignment with our values. Once we recognize that, the healing begins.”

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A Final Message: Presence Over Perfection

What does Molly want clients to know before they walk through her door? “I’m just like everyone else—messy, human, imperfect. But in our sessions, you get my full, undivided attention. I am all in.”

In a world that’s quick to rush, label, or distract, Molly’s grounded presence offers something rare: real space to be seen, to feel deeply, and to heal with intention.

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