Hi, I’m Julie

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Many people come to therapy already knowing themselves well. They have done the work: therapy, meditation, reflection, and still find themselves stuck in the same patterns, disconnected from ease or joy, unable to feel what they understand.

That gap between knowing and feeling is often where my work begins.

I work experientially and relationally, guiding people to connect more fully with their inner world. That means bringing awareness into the body, getting curious about the parts of ourselves running the show, and creating space for a steadier, clearer presence to emerge. One that can lead with compassion and real choice rather than old protective strategies.

“MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION ARE
FOUNDATIONAL TO HOW I WORK”

…not as techniques to perform, but as a way of relating differently to thoughts, emotions, and the inner voices that can feel harsh or overwhelming.

Relationship is at the center of all of it.

People often tell me they feel deeply understood here, in a way that has been missing. I listen carefully, use precise language, and adjust in real time so clients feel genuinely met and cared for.

My trained therapy dog Rooney is also part of the team, offering another source of warmth and support in the space we share. When I'm not in session, you'll find me on the waters and mountains of Puget Sound with Rooney by my side.

“mindfulness & meditation ARE
FOUNDATIONAL TO HOW I WORk”

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MY FOUR FOUNDATIONS

MY FOUR FOUNDATIONS

Slowing down and meeting your experience as it is.

01 presence

Listening to the wisdom of the body, not just the mind.

02 embodiment

03 curiosity
& compassion

Approaching inner patterns with kindness rather than judgement.

We can go deep and still leave room for warmth, humor and joy.

04 lightness
with depth

TRAINING

I hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Rochester and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a Certified IFS Therapist, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and am trained in the Hakomi Method; experiential, body-based approaches that support self-awareness, self-compassion, and connection to inner experience.

My mindfulness background includes certification as a Meditation Teacher through the Mindfulness Training Institute, advanced training in Mindful Self-Compassion through the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, and contemplative psychotherapy training through the Nalanda Institute and the Institute for Mindfulness & Psychotherapy.

I also hold a Master's in Nutrition from Bastyr University and spent over 15 years as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, a background that continues to inform a whole-person approach to care.

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ketamine
work

I’ve also completed specialized training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Ketamine Training Center and currently offer KAP in partnership with trusted prescribers.

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  • "Our work helped me dig deeper, look closer, and learn to trust myself in ways I hadn't before."

    —Sarah L.

  • "She helped me find a compassionate distance from my own patterns — both the language to understand them and the tools to actually work with them."

    —Maria S

  • "During the hardest time of my life, I found Julie — and something in me shifted that I hadn't been able to reach before."

    -Sara K.

  • "After years of talk therapy going in circles, something shifted from our very first session. I move through life now with more compassion, capacity, and connection to myself."

    -Neha H.

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the next step?

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the next step?

Schedule a free 20 to 30 minute consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you here and whether working together feels like a good fit.

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