Hello! My name is Julia and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. I understand what it's like to feel hopeless, stuck, and trapped in the cycle of emotional suffering due to trauma and other circumstances which can make life feel unmanageable. If those feelings sound familiar to you, you've come to the right place. My work centers around helping clients heal from traumatic experiences by learning to cope with symptoms and behaviors associated with trauma and related mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood and personality disorders. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT) as well as Clinical Trauma with a focus on Complex Trauma (CCTP-II). My training as an LMFT means that I use a systemic approach in order to address the ways in which symptoms may emerge within relational dynamics, work and career, and life transitions.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Maybe you've tried therapy before and you didn't find the knowledge or tools to better understand yourself so that you can take tangible steps towards doing things differently. If you want to learn concrete skills to help you cope with painful emotions without making things worse for yourself or your relationships, I can help. Rather than just talking about your feelings, you will learn specific tools to practice when feeling numb, overwhelmed, or out of control.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am an anti-racist, LGBTQIA-affirming practitioner dedicated to dismantling oppressive structures and systems as they relate to the mental health and wellness of my clients while remaining in tune to each client's individual experiences and beliefs in order to build a safe and validating environment for all clients.