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Austin, TX
The therapist I needed, for the people who needed one too
I help adults who look like they have it all together, but quietly feel numb, self-critical, and unsure of what they need, find their way back to themselves.
Schedule a free consultationWhy I do this work
I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves to feel safe in their own skin, and because I know how quietly that sense of safety can go missing. So many of us grew up in homes that weren't dramatic or dangerous, just emotionally absent. Our feelings went unnamed. Our needs felt like too much. And we learned, very young, to manage on our own.
That kind of early experience doesn't always leave an obvious mark. It shows up later as the high-achiever who feels empty, the helper who can't ask for help, the person who looks fine and feels alone. Those adaptations were never flaws. They were brilliant, protective responses to a world that didn't quite meet you. And what adapted can heal.
My work is collaborative, and never about pushing you to relive the past. It's about slowly building the safety, self-connection, and compassion that maybe no one taught you, until being with yourself feels less like a battle and more like coming home.
Beyond the therapy chair
The stuff that doesn't fit on a credentials list.
What refills my cup
Being in the water, chasing a new travel destination, and a really good movie night.
You'll usually find me
Learning a new dish in the kitchen, hanging out with my best friends, or walking my dog around the lake.
My co-pilots
I love my dog, Nora, and my cat, Lil' Richie, though neither of them pays rent, and both act like they own the place anyway.
My big three
Taurus sun, Virgo moon, Scorpio rising, make of that what you will.
"You don't need to be fixed. You need to be met, and that's exactly what we'll do together."
What other therapists say
Julia has an incredibly inviting personality that immediately makes you feel safe and seen for who you are. She can hold space for all your parts and invites you to connect with yourself in a way that brings out your innate self-worth.
Jack Crownover, MA, LPCJulia has a knack for bringing authenticity to the therapeutic process. She supports clients using IFS, helping them illuminate their different parts, to facilitate a deeper relationship with self.
Katie Mozier, LPC, NCCI highly recommend Julia! You will find her compassionate and perceptive as she helps you explore your inner world with curiosity and kindness. She ensures her clients are fully supported as they confront obstacles and grow.
Kyle Kearns, LMFT-A, PhDHer thoughtful use of both EMDR and internal family systems is executed graciously. She helps clients get to the root of their traumas to help them live more fully.
Phoebe Cocetti, LPC-AssociateJulia is a highly empathetic and personable therapist. She will immediately make you feel welcomed and understood. If you're looking for a therapist who will accept you exactly as you are, you're lucky to have found Julia.
India Treat, LPC-AssociateJulia is an amazing therapist who is deeply invested in her client's well-being. Julia is very intuitive in her work and well-practiced in the modalities of IFS and EMDR.
Andreanna Barley, LMFT-AJulia is a truly compassionate presence. She has a gift for helping people feel safe, understood, and empowered. If you're looking to connect more deeply to your authenticity, I highly recommend Julia.
Grace Lawrie, MA, LPCJulia is deeply compassionate and authentic in her therapy approach. She meets each client with the utmost warmth, empathy, and understanding and does a fantastic job of tailoring therapy to each individual's needs and goals!
Leigha Rose Oldham, LPCJulia has an incredibly inviting personality that immediately makes you feel safe and seen for who you are. She can hold space for all your parts and invites you to connect with yourself in a way that brings out your innate self-worth.
Jack Crownover, MA, LPCJulia has a knack for bringing authenticity to the therapeutic process. She supports clients using IFS, helping them illuminate their different parts, to facilitate a deeper relationship with self.
Katie Mozier, LPC, NCCI highly recommend Julia! You will find her compassionate and perceptive as she helps you explore your inner world with curiosity and kindness. She ensures her clients are fully supported as they confront obstacles and grow.
Kyle Kearns, LMFT-A, PhDHer thoughtful use of both EMDR and internal family systems is executed graciously. She helps clients get to the root of their traumas to help them live more fully.
Phoebe Cocetti, LPC-AssociateJulia is a highly empathetic and personable therapist. She will immediately make you feel welcomed and understood. If you're looking for a therapist who will accept you exactly as you are, you're lucky to have found Julia.
India Treat, LPC-AssociateJulia is an amazing therapist who is deeply invested in her client's well-being. Julia is very intuitive in her work and well-practiced in the modalities of IFS and EMDR.
Andreanna Barley, LMFT-AJulia is a truly compassionate presence. She has a gift for helping people feel safe, understood, and empowered. If you're looking to connect more deeply to your authenticity, I highly recommend Julia.
Grace Lawrie, MA, LPCJulia is deeply compassionate and authentic in her therapy approach. She meets each client with the utmost warmth, empathy, and understanding and does a fantastic job of tailoring therapy to each individual's needs and goals!
Leigha Rose Oldham, LPCHow I hold this work
You set the pace
We never move faster than feels safe. Healing isn't a race, and your nervous system gets a say in everything we do.
You're not broken
Every part of you, even the critical or numb ones, adapted for a reason. We meet them with curiosity, not judgment.
The relationship matters
Being truly seen and responded to, maybe the thing you didn't get enough of, is itself part of the healing.
Specialized, supervised care
You can read my full training and approach on the How I Help page.
Let's start with a conversation.
If anything here resonated, I'd be honored to hear from you. A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to see how it feels to talk.
A steady space is here whenever you are.