Drawn to the relational aspects of the therapeutic process, Julia achieved a Master of Science in Social Work while specializing in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Louisville. Julia believes in the power of relationships as she feels that they help to navigate difficult life transitions and provide greater meaning to our world. Therefore, she uses the therapeutic relationship, client’s self-relationship, and the client’s personal relationships as a mirror and lens for understanding and for the client to access support and community through the therapeutic journey. As an analytical thinker, Julia enjoys mapping out and connecting meaning through thorough assessment and creative intervention.

As a therapist, Julia works to provide an anchor and safe attachment base to create an environment for the client to begin the process of healing and growth. From here, Julia creates meaningful spaces for clients to explore complex vulnerable emotions through the use of metaphor and emotional expression. To provide greater support for her clients experiences related to grief and trauma, Julia has been trained in and practices Brainspotting. She additionally pulls from experiential approaches such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems techniques to cultivate change. With a background in teaching yoga, Julia incorporates mindfulness and breathing techniques into her sessions to promote grounding experiences as well as to support clients in increasing awareness of their external and internal worlds. She additionally weaves in nature based elements to elevate reflection, integration, and healing. Her process helps her clients untangle the paths within through insight and action.

As a trail runner and climber, Julia has experienced first-hand the healing effects of the natural world through self-reflection, increased confidence through natural challenges, and the power of relationships with adventure partners. Spending unstructured time exploring the outdoors is very grounding for Julia and helps provide connection to the self. Julia identifies as a maker and is always finding new creative projects incorporating fabric arts, recycled materials, growing and utilizing plants, van build-outs, or whatever brings inspiration to each new piece. When not on the rock/trail, you can find Julia enjoying time with her two dogs, Ezra and Fjor, exploring a desert, stream, forest, or the open road.