Psychotherapy

Choosing to see a therapist is a courageous step and can be the first of many to take toward making the changes you would like to see in your life.  Julia has been fortunate to have the privilege to walk the path of healing with clients from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and identities.  Although the road is not always smooth, it is through building a trusting relationship and safe therapeutic space that small and large changes can happen. 

Julia helps clients learn how their past experiences and relationships influence their behaviors and relationships today.  Through the therapeutic relationship and increased awareness, clients can learn to make the changes in their lives they are seeking.    

If you have never before seen a therapist, the process can seem a little scary.  To help you feel more comfortable, she has some information on what your first visit will generally look like.   

Once you are scheduled, we will send you the initial paperwork to complete electronically.  The paperwork consists of basic information that we will need from you including contact information, reasons for seeking therapy, and your consent for treatment in the psychotherapy process.  All paperwork needs to be completed prior to arriving to the first appointment.

Before you arrive for your appointment we will provide instructions for parking, entering the building, and how to let Julia know you have arrived in the lobby.  At the time of your appointment, Julia will greet you in the waiting room.  Before you begin sharing about your needs, Julia will review again confidentiality, payment, cancellations, and communication between appointments, and answer any further questions you may have.

At this point you are free to share your reasons for seeking therapy.  The first appointment is primarily used for getting to know you and what is troubling you so that Julia can begin to get a sense of how to be helpful to you.  After the first few appointments, Julia will discuss a treatment plan and process with you.

At the end of the hour, which is 45 minutes, payment will be collected and the next appointment scheduled.  

We welcome and affirm all forms of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion/spirituality/meaning making, socioeconomic status, and ability.