Welcome

Julia is a licensed Psychotherapist utilizing a trauma-informed holistic approach to develop stability, balance and healing relationships. Julia specializes in anxiety, life transitions, burnout, chronic symptoms/pain and perfectionist tendencies with a special interest in relationships. Trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) by the founder of IFS, Dr.Richard Schwartz, her holistic approach encompasses Internal Family Systems with Relational and Somatic perspectives.

About

She specializes in working with clients who are emotionally complex, self-aware, and often carrying a quiet exhaustion — professionally, relationally, or internally. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) as her core modality, Julia centers her work around compassionate inquiry, nervous system regulation, and relational depth.

Therapy with Julia is an intentional investment, and she holds that commitment with care. Outside of sessions, she engages in ongoing clinical training, group and individual supervision, and reflective practice. For Julia, this is not just a profession — it’s a craft she deeply values.

Julia holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from New York University, a Bachelor’s in Business from George Washington University, and certification in Holistic Health from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in Fortune 500 corporate environments, giving her a nuanced understanding of high-pressure systems and the emotional toll of maintaining outward success.

If something here feels like it clicks, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute call with Julia—just a chance to talk and see if it feels like a good fit.

Clients often reach out to Julia when life feels off — even if everything looks “fine” on the outside. Others reach out in the midst of a deeper rupture: relationship challenges, burnout, a health crisis, or an emotional unraveling that no longer responds to their usual coping strategies. Despite being capable, successful, and self-aware, they find themselves stuck in patterns that no longer feel fulfilling — or emotionally sustainable. They may notice tension in their relationships, difficulty being present, or a quiet sense of disconnection beneath the surface of a well-managed life.

Therapy becomes a space not just to analyze or fix, but to thoughtfully explore what’s behind these patterns — and to develop a deeper kind of clarity and self-leadership.

Julia guides this exploration with care, structure, and attunement. Together with her clients, she helps uncover the internal systems that drive you — the parts that push, protect, or perform — and works collaboratively to understand what those parts truly need in order to realign. This process isn’t about perfection or diagnosis. It’s about helping you understand your inner world so you can live from it with freedom, precision, and presence.

Education & Training

New York Univeristy - M.A. of Mental Health Counseling & Wellness

George Washington University - B.A. of Business Administration

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training led by Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of IFS

Internal Critics & Challenging Protectors Through the Lens of IFS

IFS-Informed led by Dr. Richard Schwartz

Emotion-Focused Therapy - GETME Gestalt/Experiential Therapy of Maine

IFIO - Cambridge Health Alliance

IFS Therapy for Groups- Cambridge Health Alliance

Holistic Health & Nutrition Certified - Institute of Integrative Nutrition

CBT - Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy led by Judith Beck

FAQs

  • Contact me via the form (scroll down) to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. This call is an opportunity for me to understand the type of support you need and for you to get a better sense if you would like to work with me. If we both agree that we are a good match, we proceed by discussing additional details, such as scheduling, payment, and paperwork, prior to our first session.

  • The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy offers a clear, non-pathologizing, and empowering method of understanding human problems, as well as an innovative and enriching philosophy of practice that invites both therapist and client to enter into a transformational relationship in which healing can occur. IFS has become my preferred therapeutic model because it creates change quickly, but gently, and the positive effects of treatment endure over time.

  • Our sessions are scheduled for a weekly basis, and once we mutually agree on a session time, that specific time slot will be exclusively reserved for you.

  • The length of therapy can vary depending on each person's unique needs and goals. One of the things I love about the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is that it often facilitates meaningful change more quickly than many other approaches, while still being gentle and respectful of your pace. Some clients may feel significant shifts in just a few sessions, while others may choose to engage in therapy over a longer period to explore deeper layers of healing. Ultimately, the process is tailored to you, ensuring that we move at a pace that feels right and sustainable for your growth.

  • At this time, I offer telehealth sessions.

  • Yes, video sessions are just as effective as in-person, as long as it is conducted by a qualified mental health professional, and the client has a stable internet connection and access to a private and quiet space. Video can also offer the convenience and comfort of being in your familiar space.

  • At present, I do not work directly with insurance but documentation for out-of-network insurance benefits can be provided.

  • Call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask the following 4 questions:

    Does my plan include “out-of-network” coverage for mental health?

    What is my annual deductible for mental health benefits?

    What is my co-insurance? (What percentage does the plan cover?)

    Is there a limit on the number of sessions my plan will cover per year?

Therapy

Online or over the phone, we meet for about an hour.

Meetings are weekly or bi-weekly and scheduling is flexible.

Insurance not accepted but sliding scale rate may apply. Documentation for out-of-network insurance benefits can be provided.

Let’s Connect.

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