I work with clients with a variety of issues. I find that most of the time, people seek help because they realize that their life is just not where they want it to be, and they realize that there is something more. I help clients deal with the things that they feel are holding them back, whether it be circumstances, trauma, history, or things they believe about themselves. Although I offer counseling services to people from all walks of life and belief (or non-belief) systems, I also have extended training in Pastoral (meaning Christian) Counseling. I work with people to pinpoint their goals, define the obstacles to the goals, and explore the origins of unhealthy beliefs and thought patterns that are holding your back. The fact of the matter is that we all have issues and problems to work through. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. I want to help you work through the things that are holding you back from finding your purpose and peace.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 7988
TX LPC 87171
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Julie is truly amazing, she's very understanding and takes her time helping me out sort my problems. I've worked with some therapists before, but with Julie I've made so much headway.
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Julie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Julie is great and I’m blessed I found her. I am excited for my counseling journey.
Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks
Julie, even though its only been a couple of times via video chat, you are helping me find myself in a non-judgmental way. You bring me peace and hope. Thank you.
Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks
Very kind, respectful and a great listener. Has great input on every subject we discuss.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
It has been nice messaging or writing in my journal when I have a thought or questions. I also like the fact we can set up calls to talk. Julie is very nice & personable, she listens & assess what maybe the reasoning I feel or think the way I do. She also gives perspective on what I may not take into account. I enjoy talking to her.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Julie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I found Julie such a constructive and thoughtful person to talk to, she always listened, reflected and gave me some fascinating insights I’d not considered. I felt comfortable, very supported and it was great to work through a number of knotty issues with such a good counsellor. I feel like a weight has been lifted as I can start to put things into perspective and move forward.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Julie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem