Psychotherapy in California
Healing starts here.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” -David Richo
Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and present challenges that provoke fear and feelings of hopelessness. You are worthy of support.
The path toward healing can help us discover new ways to cope and cultivate a fulfilling life, while embracing our struggles can transform our sensitivities into some of our greatest strengths. Your past does not have to define you, yet it can influence how you experience the present and guide your choices toward a more hopeful and meaningful future.
Here’s how therapy can help
Perhaps you have experienced pain or trauma. You may feel lost, experience anxiety, or struggle to find peace and contentment within yourself or within your relationships. While it takes courage to open up vulnerably to another, therapy can be a supportive tool for individuals, couples, and family units by contributing to the healing process in a number of ways. This includes:
Enhancing self-awareness & self-acceptance
Relieving difficult feelings & thoughts
Improving relationships & communication skills
Healing from childhood wounds & trauma
Building coping mechanisms to relieve stress and sustain well-being
Increasing sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment
Strengthening resiliency
Improving mood/ Decreasing levels of depression and anxiety
Increasing ability to achieve personal goals & solidify direction
Increasing ability to set boundaries & assertiveness
Expanding perspectives & ways of thinking about the world
Bettering sleep
Resolving shame, guilt, and regret
Securing one’s identity, sense of self, and agency while learning to trust intuition
Couples & Families
We are who we are in relation to others. It is often those we love the most who act as our mirrors, reflecting back to us our deepest wounds. I explore both the relational dynamics and the unique experiences of each member within the system to foster deeper understanding, strengthen communication, and help each person feel seen, heard, and valued. Together, we work toward creating more meaningful connections and achieving shared relational goals.
My Style
I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to foster self-discovery, healing, and meaningful growth. Using an integrative and strengths-based approach, while drawing from a creative background, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. I am intentional, attentive, and responsive to your unique needs, meeting you where you are and honoring your individual pace and experiences.
I believe in the power of language, authentic connection, attuning to the somatic experience, and exploring alternative narratives that help illuminate your strengths, inspire new perspectives, and enhance your sense of agency. My work is grounded in cultural humility and an appreciation for the many influences that shape our lives, including relationships, family systems, community, and broader social contexts.
Throughout the therapeutic process, I take a holistic stance that values the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, to help you nurture a deeper connection with yourself and others. Together, we can cultivate resilience, self-compassion, balance, peace, and self-trust, empowering you to reconnect with hope and move toward a greater sense of fulfillment.
People say I help with
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Healing from Trauma & Coping with Grief
“When I was a young child I went through a life-altering loss. Being so little, I was unable to comprehend the impact of this childhood trauma. I have often minimized how this loss has affected me, but Julie has helped me to unpack my grief, to see how this trauma has shaped me and how I have grown in resiliency.” ~anonymous
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Building Self-Esteem & Identity
“My experiences with anxiety have taken a toll on my self-esteem and confidence. When I was stuck in this mindset, I struggled to view myself in a positive light. Julie has asked me thought-provoking questions that have enabled me to build awareness and discover more about who I am, while empowering me to have autonomy over my decisions and a greater sense of self.” ~anonymous
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Assertiveness & Boundary Setting
“When I was younger, my family would often speak on my behalf to help me resolve issues and make decisions. While they had the best intentions, this deterred me from learning how to fully express myself. Julie provided a space for me to discover my voice and learn how to self-advocate. Cultivating my voice has allowed me to set better boundaries so I could create my own path while maintaining healthy relationships with my family.” ~anonymous
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Managing Anxiety & Stress
“In my second year of college, I had high levels of stress and anxiety which negatively impacted my quality of life. When I have expressed my challenges to Julie, she’s responded with so much support and empathy. Julie has walked with me along my journey with such care, providing me with a variety of ways to cope and promote my personal well-being.” ~anonymous
