Julia creates a therapeutic space where laughter and tears are equally welcome, where clients feel held through both their brightest moments and their darkest struggles. As a licensed independent clinical social worker, she brings deep expertise and genuine warmth to help adults navigate life's inevitable challenges. Clients often describe sessions with Julia as feeling both profoundly supportive and gently challenging to grow into their fullest potential.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety, stress, and burnout recovery

• Depression and mood-related challenges

• Relationship issues and communication patterns

• Life transitions, relationship challenges, and major changes

• Values clarification and purpose exploration

• Building resilience and emotional regulation

What It's Like to Work with Julia:

• Warm, compassionate presence that makes difficult conversations feel safe

• Genuine belief in the healing power of laughter and joy

• Unwavering support during times of suffering and pain

• Focus on discovering your unique values and future goals

• Empowerment-focused approach that goes beyond symptom relief

• Clinical supervision expertise that enriches her therapeutic insight

Julia's approach centers on helping clients not just feel better, but live better. She understands that true healing involves more than alleviating symptoms—it's about empowering people to create lives that feel genuinely meaningful and fulfilling. Her advanced training inAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) allow her to guide clients in discovering what truly matters to them and taking steps toward those values, even in the face of life's inevitable challenges.

Therapeutic Approach:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a core framework

• Values-based goal setting and action planning

• Mindfulness and present-moment awareness techniques

• Resilience-building strategies for long-term well-being

• Compassion-focused interventions for self-acceptance

• Integrative methods tailored to individual needs

Beyond her clinical work, Julia serves as a supervisor to other therapists in the practice, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for enriching the therapeutic experience. Her years in private practice have given her a deep understanding of what truly creates lasting change in people's lives.

Available both in-person and via telehealth, Julia ensures that her warm, empowering presence reaches clients in whatever format feels most comfortable and accessible to them.