Julia Cargal, MA, LPC, PA | Psychotherapist

About Julia Cargal

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Coping Mechanism Development

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Julia Cargal

Julie Cargal helps adults across Pennsylvania find stability, healing, and renewed purpose through individualized therapy at LifeStance Health. She works collaboratively with clients to address emotional challenges, build coping skills, and support meaningful, lasting change, offering a compassionate and structured approach to mental health care. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting individuals facing a variety of additional concerns such as substance use and grief. Julie integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, alongside Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Julie is especially passionate about working with individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the challenges that can come with transitioning back to daily life and provides focused, supportive care to help clients maintain progress, prevent relapse, and rebuild a sense of stability and independence. Her approach emphasizes consistency, accountability, and empowerment during this critical phase of recovery. She provides therapy for adults and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet each person’s unique needs, values, and life experiences. Julie also incorporates faith-based perspectives when appropriate, supporting clients who wish to explore spirituality as part of their healing process. Outside of her clinical work, Julie enjoys biking, rock climbing, creating art, and spending time with her family. Her creativity and active lifestyle influence her holistic approach, encouraging clients to explore balance and personal growth both inside and outside of therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Office location

Julia Cargal, MA, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Pennsylvania

1370 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Pennsylvania

Education and training

Geneva College, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1427721232

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Julia Cargal?

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Is Julia Cargal accepting new patients?

Julia Cargal generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Julia Cargal's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Julia Cargal accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Julia Cargal online?

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What practice does Julia Cargal work with?

Julia Cargal works with LifeStance Health - Pennsylvania.

Where is Julia Cargal's office located?

Julia Cargal has 2 office locations in Bridgeville, view full addresses on Julia Cargal's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Julia Cargal?

Julia Cargal frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Julia Cargal on their profile.