Julia Shaw
Family therapy gave me insight into generational trauma, while working with families struggling with homelessness and simply living myself gave me an appreciation of the stressors that affect mental health. Individual outpatient therapy, where the client has space to explore themselves with compassionate support, drew my interest and since 2017 I've focused on providing individual therapy to adults. The perspective of a social worker informs my work as I consider at the bigger picture of society, community and family.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We will talk about what brings you to therapy, as well as background that will help me understand your needs. Towards the end we will discuss scheduling, confidentiality, etc.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
It can be hard to come to therapy and lay your problems and emotions out in front of someone you've just met. I aim to help you feel more comfortable. My professional demeanor is safe and well boundaried, but also refreshingly down to earth and relatable. My therapy modalities include: Trauma informed therapy (having the awareness to avoid being triggering to folks with overworked nervous systems), narrative therapy (identifying the story you use to make sense of yourself and/or the problem, and helping you adjust it if needed), and psychoeducation (providing information on common patterns for people with similar problems) are some of the modalities I use with clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
People who are in transitional moments in life, or are trying to define themselves. People who are down on themselves, feel like black sheep, or have difficult family dynamics. Those who are dealing with loss that simply doesn't have a solution, such as grief or disability. Folks who are exploring spirituality, healing from religious trauma, or navigating interfaith or cross-cultural dynamics.
Specialties
Top specialtiesFamily Therapy
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Maine
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
Extensive experience treating trauma in all ages, empowering and self-reflective stance.