Julie Sams, Counselor

Julie Sams

(She/Her/Hers)

Counselor, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Other, Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
27 years in practice

I am committed to providing high-quality mental health services in a warm and supportive environment.

I am part of a team of highly qualified counselors in Wilmington, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Rolesville, NC. We offer virtual counseling services across the state of NC, and in-person counseling in 5 locations. Our practice provides a variety of counseling, testing, and coaching services to support your mental, physical, and social health. Our professional counselors support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We treat primarily ADHD, anxiety, and depression through a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR, play, art, and yoga therapy, DBT, and CBT. We provide various psychological testing, ADHD testing, pre-marital testing, and Career assessment. We have put together a team of therapists with a variety of specializations in order to ensure that our patients have access to world-class expert care. At Bowman Family Services, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health services in a warm and supportive environment. Our practice values wellness, diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of both our clients and team members.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualChristianityLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am 5:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Faith-based communities or clergy
  • First responders
  • Graduate Students
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Zen Therapy
  • ADHD Evaluation
  • Gottman Method
  • Play Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Art Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Yoga Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Medcost – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMHCS

    NCBLCMHC

    S3918, North Carolina

Certificates

  • EMDR

    EMDR Consulting

Education

  • UNC-Charlotte

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 1998

  • UNC-Wilmington

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1995