Julie Painter, MA, LPC

Welcome to Heritage of Hope! I am so glad you’re here. On this page, you will find a brief explanation of my background, expertise and approach to therapy. 

Education and Experience

I have had the privilege of working in the mental health field for over 13 years, earning my Bachelors in Human Services in 2006 and Masters in Counseling in 2016. In 2023 I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and in 2024 I became a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. While formal training has brought credentials, invaluable professional growth has come from countless therapy sessions with individuals across the lifespan and from differing backgrounds. I continue to learn from each person who enters my office, from elementary age through adulthood. 

My specialties include:

Anxiety – separation, performance, social, health, specific phobias 

Women’s health – perinatal mental health and premenstrual mood disorder

OCD

ADHD

Bipolar Disorder

Healthy relationships

Communication skills

Couples counseling

Divorce

Co-parenting

How I can help

Together, we will work collaboratively to explore your strengths, challenges and a path forward.  My approach to therapy is rooted in ethical, inclusive, evidence-based practices, tailored to each individual, respecting the values and diversity of each person. Just as you are unique, so will be your treatment.

In My Free Time…

You can find me with my husband and three kids playing outside, throwing a ball, hiking a trail or playing by the water. Spontaneous dance parties are also a Painter family favorite.