Grow into a life that feels like yours.
Therapy for making sense of where you've been, reconnecting with who you are, and growing into a life that feels genuinely yours.
In-person therapy • Telehealth • EMDR • Trauma-informed care • Colorado Springs
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In-person therapy • Telehealth • EMDR • Trauma-informed care • Colorado Springs •
Because knowing why
isn't always enough to change what
happens next.
Knowing the pieces of our story doesn’t necessarily bring change.
You know where you are, but not always how to move forward.
How do you get to the next step?
Rooted in who you are.
Therapy is a place to unpack your stuff. The messy stuff. The complicated stuff. The things you've been carrying for a long time.
You don't have to perform, have the perfect explanation, or know exactly what you need.
Growing into who you are becoming.
Hi, I’m Julia!
I believe therapy begins with connection. You deserve a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and talk openly about what's happening in your life. I believe in making mental health a priority.
My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I’ll work with you to understand your story, your goals, and what will be most helpful.
I live and work in Colorado Springs. My husband and two pups keep my life rich and full of laughter.
“Julia has encouraged me to engage with pieces of my story with curiosity & compassion. As I’ve weathered hurts and transitions, she has offered me tools to remain deeply connected to myself. Julia's warmth, gentleness, humor, and acceptance cultivate a space for her clients to experience healing, growth, and clarity.”
-Anonymous Client
You don’t have to be in crisis to want something different.
I work with people navigating the complicated seasons, relationships, transitions, and experiences that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.
Anxiety &
Overwhelm
Quiet the constant mental noise and learn to feel more grounded.
Relationships
Understand patterns, improve communication, and create relationships that feel healthier and more authentic.
Trauma & EMDR
Process painful experiences that continue to affect your life today.
Self-Esteem
& Identity
Reconnect with yourself, build self-trust, and figure out what
you actually want.
Boundaries
& People Pleasing
Learn to say no, communicate your needs, and create healthier relationships without carrying unnecessary guilt.
Life Transitions
Navigate changes in identity, relationships, career, family,
or the direction of your life.
Wading through the weeds.
A trauma-informed lens allows us to look beneath the surface of what you're struggling with and understand the experiences that shaped you. We pay attention not only to your thoughts and story, but also to your body, emotions, relationships, and nervous system. Instead of trying to fix what's wrong with you, we get curious about what you've learned to do to survive—and whether you still need to do it.
I use EMDR as one of the approaches we may incorporate into therapy when it fits your needs and goals.
You don’t have to untangle it all alone.
You need someone who can see where you are—and help you figure out where you
want to go.
It's about slowing down, getting curious about what's happening underneath the surface, and creating the safety and space to make meaningful change.
You only know what you know. We get stuck when we are limited by what we know. Therapy works because we have someone with us who can hold an alternate perspective, see things with different eyes, and inform how we are choosing to grow and change.
How it works!
Schedule a
Consultation.
A free 30 minute consultation gives us a chance to answer questions and see if we’d be a good fit. From there we can easily schedule your intake session and talk through any remaining details or questions you might have. Before your first session, I’ll email you paperwork for you to complete.
Identify Priorities.
At our first session we’ll spend time talking through your priorities in therapy and come up with a game plan for how to best achieve your therapeutic goals. If you don’t specifically know your goals, that’s okay! We’ll spend some time figuring out what might be
best for you.
Let’s get to work!
Together, we’ll consider your goals, financial circumstances, schedule, and preferences to decide how often we meet and where to begin.
Questions? Queries? Quibbles? Qualms?
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Wonderful! And, welcome! I’m so happy you are taking the leap. We all have had our “firsts” in therapy. I remember my first time. It was uncomfy and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I’m so grateful that those awkward moments led me to where I am today. My advice to anybody when it’s their first time…Ask all the questions. Nothing is stupid. And nothing is off limits!
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Seb loves to be a part of our sessions. I bring him most days. Also, if you prefer he not be in session, if you have a fear or negative past experience with dogs, allergies, or just don’t want to deal with white fur, please let me know! No hard feelings.
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I do! My office is in a cutie victorian home in the downtown neighborhood. I do also provide telehealth. Please let me know if you have a preference!
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I am not paneled with any insurance providers, but I can provide out of network reimbursement receipts.
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Simply put, we chat! Consultations are a great way for you to get a sense of who I am and what my space feels like. It gives me a chance to get a sense of who you are and what you are looking for in therapy and from your therapist. I ask lots of questions, but you get to as well!
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My hot take. Colorado Springs is a pretty casual place, and I will say, I am a pretty casual person. I can’t speak for all therapists in Colorado Springs, but I will say, you will find me with a coffee in hand most sessions. Seb is often curled up in his spot on the floor, and I’m curled up in my chair. I invite you to bring a drink, a snack, your lunch, whatever is going to help you feel comfortable and give you the best chance to let your walls down.
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EMDR is a tool that is utilized in trauma processing. It helps your brain and body process experiences that feel stuck. If you are curious about it, let me now! I can give you a much more verbose description of it.
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We will always have a chat about whether EMDR might be right for you. EMDR is a great tool, but is not necessarily right for every person’s story. Through understanding the details of your story, I can make recommendations, give long winded explanations, and help you decide if EMDR is something you’d like to try.
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This happens. Often! No problem. Best thing to do is simply say it. We can work together to explore and maneuver through those stuck places.
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Therapy changed my life when it came to boundaries and people-pleasing. I’m a self proclaimed recovering people-pleaser and love doing work with client’s around these topics.
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You sure don’t! While I ask questions, you are always allowed to hold a boundary and let me know there are topics you’d prefer not to talk about.
Therapy is an investment in yourself.
For tele-health sessions or in-person therapy in Colorado, I am currently taking new clients.
Individual sessions are $150 for 52 min.
I take HSA/FSA
I offer a free 30 minute consultation.
Intensives are available upon request.
I am an out-of-network provider and can provide a receipt for potential reimbursement.
It’s okay to want something different.
Are you tired of feeling stuck?
Are you ready to set boundaries?
Maybe you're carrying something from the past.
Do you simply know that something needs to change?