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Therapy for coming home to yourself

I'm Julia Berg

If staying present feels like a struggle, and being kind to yourself feels out of reach — you're not alone.

When you grow up with your inner world overlooked — your feelings unnamed, your needs quietly unmet — you learn to push through, overthink, or shut down instead of turning toward yourself. It's a brilliant adaptation. It's also exhausting.

In individual therapy, we work one-on-one to reconnect you with the parts of yourself that learned to feel overwhelmed, dismissed, or silenced — blending compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practices like IFS and EMDR.

In our work together

A space where all parts of you are welcome

Healing isn't about "fixing" yourself — you were never broken. It's about learning to understand and care for the parts of you that have been doing their best to protect you all along.

Softening your inner critic

Building a steadier connection to the present moment

Learning to regulate emotions without bypassing them

Reconnecting with your body's wisdom and sense of safety

Two evidence-based paths, woven together

My approach

Healing from emotional neglect and childhood trauma takes more than insight. Every part of you has a story — even the ones that feel critical, anxious, or shut down. Together we get to know them with compassion, not judgment, and reconnect you with your Self: the calm, wise, curious center that was there all along.

IFS

Internal Family Systems

IFS views the mind as a system of "parts" — each one trying to help or protect you, often in ways that no longer serve. Together we get to know these parts with compassion and begin building a relationship with your core Self.

EMDR & Somatic

Processing what the body holds

I integrate EMDR and somatic practices to help process trauma that lives in the body — not just the mind. Together these gently release stuck patterns and restore a deeper sense of balance, clarity, and ease.

INVESTMENT

Fee Structure

$130
50-minute session
$180
80-minute session

I am accepting new clients — both in-person in Austin and via telehealth across the state of Texas. I have limited evening availability.

I am currently at sliding-scale capacity. Please reach out if you'd like to be placed on my sliding-scale waitlist.

Please note: I am not in-network with insurance companies; however, I can provide superbills for insurance reimbursement.

Training & credentials

Specialized, supervised care

LPC-Associate, supervised by Ilyse Kennedy, LPC-S, LMFT-S
M.A. in Professional Counseling, Texas State University (CACREP)
Trained in IFS (Online Circle)
Trained in IFIO / IFS for Couples (Online Circle)
Trained in EMDR (EMDRIA approved)
Somatic Experiencing Basics Course
Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD with Dr. Michael Greenberg
4-Day ERP Intensive with CBI
I-CBT Course for OCD, OCD Training School
When you're ready

Let's start with
a conversation.

If you're ready to feel more grounded, connected, and at ease in your own skin — I'd be honored to walk with you.

We can start with a simple, no-pressure conversation whenever you feel ready.

A warm, judgment-free space is waiting whenever you are.