Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I'm Julia, and I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in your life. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and women who are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and difficult life experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by overthinking, people-pleasing, low self-confidence, or the pressure of trying to meet other's expectations while neglecting their own needs. I help those who are struggling during life transitions, build confidence, and develop a stronger sense of self. I also work with women who find themselves caught in patterns of people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling responsible for other's emotions. Together, we work to create healthier relationships, increase self-worth, and build a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. For teens experiencing anxiety, depression, identity concerns, or social struggles, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where they can explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence. I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Whether you're carrying effects of childhood trauma, painful relationships, or difficult life events, EMDR can help reduce the emotional impact of those experiences and support healing. I work with individuals who experience communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, or relationship stress. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves and others while developing healthier ways of communicating and connecting. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I integrate EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches to meet your unique needs and goals. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I look forward to supporting you on through healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.
In our first session, my goal is to create a comfortable and supportive space where you can begin sharing your story at your own pace. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, personal history, and what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process. I’ll also ask questions to better understand your emotional experiences, relationships, strengths, and any challenges you may be facing. The first session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, get a feel for my approach, and determine whether we feel like a good fit working together. There is no pressure to share everything right away we will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to make that first step feel as comfortable and empowering as possible. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship conflict, or major life transitions, I aim to meet you exactly where you are with empathy, compassion, and respect for your unique journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in a strengths-based perspective. I believe that every individual already has the capacity for growth and healing, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. Together, we work to uncover your strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools to help you navigate challenges both inside and outside of the therapy room. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral and solutions-focused techniques, while also creating space for deeper emotional processing and self-exploration. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, particularly in areas such as self-esteem, identity development, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. I understand how difficult it can be to manage overwhelming emotions, negative self-talk, or feelings of disconnection. In our work together, we will focus on helping you better understand your thoughts and emotions, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating to yourself and others. For children, adolescents and young adults, I focus on creating a safe and supportive space where they can open up at their own pace and feel truly heard and understood. My work centers on helping individuals build self-awareness, strengthen confidence, and develop healthy coping strategies for navigating challenges such as peer relationships, identity, and emotional regulation. While I incorporate family collaboration when helpful, my primary focus is empowering each client to better understand themselves, express their needs, and feel more confident in who they are.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is my ability to balance therapeutic techniques with genuine warmth, adaptability, and a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a space where clients feel deeply understood, emotionally safe, and empowered to explore difficult experiences without judgment. I integrate approaches such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and parts work depending on each client’s unique needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. I also place a strong emphasis on emotional insight, self-awareness, and helping clients build practical coping strategies they can apply outside of sessions. Clients often appreciate that I am both compassionate and collaborative while also helping them make meaningful progress toward their goals. My focus is not only on symptom reduction, but also on helping clients develop a stronger sense of identity, emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence in themselves. At the core of my work is the belief that healing is possible. Even in the midst of pain, uncertainty, or feeling stuck, change can happen. You deserve to feel confident, connected, and at peace within yourself. Therapy can be a powerful step toward creating that life.
“I am best positioned to serve adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, emotional dysregulation, identity development, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I work especially well with clients who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, highly self-critical, or stuck in patterns they no longer understand or want to continue. Many of the clients I work with are seeking greater emotional insight, healthier coping strategies, improved self-esteem, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of stability and authenticity in their lives. I also enjoy supporting clients who are motivated for personal growth but may feel unsure where to begin or struggle to put their internal experiences into words. My approach is warm, collaborative, and adaptable, with an emphasis on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and empowered. I integrate evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs, goals, and pace.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Florida Blue
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Tufts Health/Cigna
I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps clients identify existing resources, exceptions to problems, and achievable goals rather than remaining solely focused on pathology or past experiences. In my practice, I often integrate SFBT techniques such as scaling questions, miracle questions, and identifying previous successes to help clients build insight, increase motivation, and recognize their own capacity for change. I find this approach especially effective with adolescents and young adults because it creates a sense of hope and forward movement while still validating their emotional experiences. I use SFBT alongside other modalities, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs, and appreciate how it empowers clients to recognize small, meaningful progress that can lead to lasting change
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) regularly in my practice to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My experience with CBT includes supporting clients in identifying cognitive distortions, increasing emotional awareness, developing healthier coping skills, and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and behavioral challenges.
I incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into my work to help clients process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR is a structured, evidence-based approach that supports the brain in reprocessing difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming and no longer hold the same emotional intensity. I use EMDR to help clients move through past experiences that may be impacting their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, allowing them to feel more grounded, resilient, and in control. My approach is always paced and tailored to each individual, ensuring that clients feel safe, supported, and ready throughout the process. I also bring a level of authenticity and relatability into my work. I don’t believe therapy should feel overly clinical or disconnected as I aim to create a genuine human connection where you feel supported, challenged, and understood. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative, and I will always work with you to tailor our sessions to what feels most helpful for you.