Julia Sampaio, LMSW

About Julia

Julia enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults. Much of her experience has been with clients facing anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, and anger management, while also supporting adults navigating emotional and relational challenges.

She believes in cultivating a collaborative professional relationship with each client, working together to meet their unique needs. She prioritizes creating a secure and supportive environment and incorporates principles from Art Therapy to allow for expression beyond words.

She also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and draws upon Internal Family Systems (IFS) — she is a Level 1 Certified IFS Practitioner, with a focus on internal connections, self-compassion, and increased self-awareness.

Julia is bilingual and provides therapy in both English and Portuguese.

Credentials

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Level 1 Certified IFS Practitioner
  • Bilingual: English & Portuguese

Education

  • MSW — University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • BA in Psychology — University of Maryland, College Park