Mental Health Therapy for Students, Professionals and Parents

Unlock your full potential: You’re capable, intelligent, and motivated—and yet, you feel like you’re constantly falling short. Why?

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, Julia works with people who know they can excel—academically, creatively, professionally, or relationally—but still feel unmotivated, overwhelmed, or not good enough.

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Whether you’re a student, a parent or a professional, you may be facing a hidden battle most people don’t see or understand

Intrusive thoughts and overthinking – racing thoughts, mental spirals, and a mind that won’t quiet down
Relationship struggles or social isolation – difficulty connecting with others, fear of being a burden, or dissatisfaction in relationships
Procrastination and “brain rot” – feeling mentally stuck, zoning out, doom-scrolling, or avoiding responsibilities
Substance use – using weed, alcohol, or other substances to cope with pressure, anxiety, or numb out

For Students

The pressures of academic excellence, personal well-being and social dynamics can be challenging. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing your abilities, navigating self identity questions or struggling to align your achievements with your potential, you’re not alone. Together, we can chart a path toward clarity, confidence, and success.

For Parents

When you or your child are struggling, it has an impact on the entire family. I work with parents to strengthen communication and improve relationship satisfaction and achieve family relationship goals. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can be real about what’s going on—no masking, no shame. Whether you’re drowning in self-doubt or just feel stuck in your head, we can work through it together.

For Professionals

Whether you’re questioning your direction, dealing with imposter syndrome or struggling under the weight of high expectations —you’re not broken, lazy, or weak. You don’t have to do this alone. You deserve support from someone who gets it.

Hello! I’m Julia

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

This isn’t about giving you a quick fix or a checklist of things to do. My approach is relational, collaborative, affirming, and trauma-informed. We’ll work together to:

Understand why your mind is reacting the way it is
Get unstuck from patterns that keep you miserable
Process the deeper emotional pain that keeps showing up in your relationships or self-image
Build a stronger sense of self—one that’s based on your values, not just others’ expectations
Build resiliency to bounce back from adversity and take your life to the next level

Experience & Professional Affiliations

Experience: Over 20 years in practice

Education: Walla Walla University 2004

Professional Affiliations: • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) • Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) •National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Therapeutic Interventions

I specialize in the following types of therapeutic intervention:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
Emotionally Focused
Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Telehealth Services: Understanding my clients’ busy schedules, I am available for online counseling. Whether you are located in my community or far away, you can get the same quality care that you would receive in my office with teletherapy sessions that are fully compliant with privacy laws, regulations and best practices.

My Practice

Julia has extensive experience helping clients with a host of mental health and behavioral challenges including the following issues:

ADHD
Alcohol Abuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Chronic Relapse
Co-occurring Disorders
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Impulse Control Disorders
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance
Parenting
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

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Julia’s thoughts on …

Tips for Teens: Building Healthy Communication Skills

by Thrive Training and Consulting | Mental Health, Teen

Do you have a hard time telling those who are closest to you what you want or asking somebody to stop behavior you don’t like? Do you often feel like people misunderstand you? Do your conversations tend to turn into arguments that alienate your friends? Are you...

Is Your Adolescent or Teen Struggling with OCD?

by Thrive Training and Consulting | Mental Health, Parents, Teen

As many as 1 in 200 adolescents and teens struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder. Some experts believe, the disorder has become even more prevalent since the start of COVID. If you are worried that your child may have OCD, there are symptoms to look out for and actions you can take.

The Mind-Body Connection: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health

by Thrive Training and Consulting | Health & Wellbeing

Think about what happens to you physically when you feel down or sad. You probably experience a loss of energy. Maybe you are exhausted. Possibly you have a headache. Now, what happens when you feel stressed? Your heart races, you might be sweating, or you may be...