Julia is a Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy via telehealth. She earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Drama Therapy, from Antioch University Seattle.

Julia works in collaboration with her clients, holding a safe space for the processes of discovery, change overcoming challenges and healing. Her approach is humanistic, client-centered and strengths-based. She encourages clients to claim ownership of their therapeutic process, as self-advocacy in therapy is empowering. Julia applies a systemic lens to her work; she believes every person is a multifaceted individual doing their best within their unique experiences of family, community and society. In other words, no two people are exactly alike.

Julia employs elements of Empathy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman Technique, Imagination, Play and Unconditional Positive Regard. Julia has experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, emotional regulation, processing Life Stages and Life Changes with Individuals, Couples and Families, and is affirming of all LGBTQIA+ identities.

Julia is also an actress, and you might occasionally spy her in the guise of a zombie killer, policewoman, med tech or mom on your TV. In her spare time, she loves to cook, make Art, explore Nature and spend time with friends and family.