Unlock Your Full Potential: Tailored Support for Students, Professionals and Parents
You’re capable, intelligent, and motivated—and yet, you feel like you’re constantly falling short. Why?
With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, Julia works with people who know they can excel—academically, creatively, professionally, or relationally—but still feel unmotivated, overwhelmed, or not good enough. Whether you’re a student, a parent or a professional, you may be facing a hidden battle most people don’t see or understand.
Intrusive thoughts and overthinking – racing thoughts, mental spirals, and a mind that won’t quiet down
Relationship struggles or social isolation – difficulty connecting with others, fear of being a burden, or dissatisfaction in relationships
Procrastination and “brain rot” – feeling mentally stuck, zoning out, doom-scrolling, or avoiding responsibilities
Substance use – using weed, alcohol, or other substances to cope with pressure, anxiety, or numb out
For Students
The pressures of academic excellence, personal well-being and social dynamics can be challenging. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing your abilities, navigating self identity questions or struggling to align your achievements with your potential, you’re not alone. Together, we can chart a path toward clarity, confidence, and success.
For Parents
When you or your child are struggling, it has an impact on the entire family. I work with parents to strengthen communication and improve relationship satisfaction and achieve family relationship goals. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can be real about what’s going on—no masking, no shame. Whether you’re drowning in self-doubt or just feel stuck in your head, we can work through it together.
For Professionals
Whether you’re questioning your direction, dealing with imposter syndrome or struggling under the weight of high expectations —you’re not broken, lazy, or weak. You don’t have to do this alone. You deserve support from someone who gets it.
Hello! I’m Julia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)
This isn’t about giving you a quick fix or a checklist of things to do. My approach is relational, collaborative, affirming, and trauma-informed. We’ll work together to:
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Understand why your mind is reacting the way it is
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Get unstuck from patterns that keep you miserable
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Process the deeper emotional pain that keeps showing up in your relationships or self-image
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Build a stronger sense of self—one that’s based on your values, not just others’ expectations
- Build resiliency to bounce back from adversity and take your life to the next level
Experience & Professional Affiliations
Experience: Over 20 years in practice
Education: Walla Walla University 2004
Professional Affiliations: • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) • Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) •National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Therapeutic Interventions
I specialize in the following types of therapeutic intervention:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Telehealth Services: Understanding my clients’ busy schedules, I am available for online counseling. Whether you are located in my community or far away, you can get the same quality care that you would receive in my office with teletherapy sessions that are fully compliant with privacy laws, regulations and best practices.
My Practice
Julia has extensive experience helping clients with a host of mental health and behavioral challenges including the following issues:
- ADHD
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Relapse
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse and Addiction
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Julia’s thoughts on …
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Meet Cooper the Therapy Dog
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Parents: Make your mental health and well-being a priority over the holidays
In my practice and on my website, I tend to focus on offering strategies and recommendations to parents for supporting the mental health of their adolescents and teens. However, in this article, I encourage you to turn your attention to yourself. Make your needs and...
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Sessions cost $160 - $200. I accept payment by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal and Visa.
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