Fostering the Art of Connection
As an educator, consultant and therapist, my work is all about fostering the art of connection. I strive to provide you with the compassion and kindness that each of us deserves, and the unconditional acceptance that allows us to develop a foundation of trust so we can get to the heart of what really matters.
Actively connecting with nature and the more-than-human world is an important component of my work and the uniting factor in my educational and therapeutic approach.
An integrated approach
+ A framework for change
The social justice frameworks I use intertwined with my experience as a trauma therapist, and my deep love for the more-than-human world, creates both an integrated approach to growth and learning, and a compassionate, effective framework for change.
My approach is deeply relational, because I believe that all meaningful change occurs in the context of safe, connected relationships.
As such I bring all of myself to my work with you and I hope that gives you permission to do the same.
“Working with Julia is challenging and comforting.
She has a natural ability to listen and provide empathy, all the while nudging you deeper into hard work that provides growth and change.”
“Julia was gentle, kind, and transparent.
She was able to create containment without "rescuing" any of the members from our shame or pain around racism.”
“[The process was] in a word: healing.
In more words, Julia encouraged and challenged me in ways that helped me develop self-confidence, joy, and balance after the relational and religious trauma I'd experienced.”
“I appreciated Julia opening up about her own experiences navigating whiteness.
I felt like she honored the different experiences in the room.”
“Working with Julia is challenging and comforting.
She has a natural ability to listen and provide empathy, all the while nudging you deeper into hard work that provides
growth and change.”
“Julia does a wonderful job of providing structure and leadership, valuable psychoeducation, and safety
without taking herself out of the strong sense of connection we all shared. It's clear that she has both sought extensive education on the topic, as well as done a great deal of her own personal work.”
“Julia was extremely present, kind and patient with me throughout my process.
She encouraged me to continue to work towards the goals I had set in therapy while also allowing space for me to feel that I was in control of the work we were doing. Her work involved talk therapy and also focusing on what my body was trying to tell me in nonverbal ways,
which created a safe space for me to come to depending on where I found myself in each moment.”
“[Julia] created a safe environment for us and was very supportive!”
“[Julia is] awesome.
She shows empathy and is very knowledgeable on shame, shame resilience, privilege, and guiding everyone on how to create a safe space.”
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You Deserve More Love, Belonging and Connection
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You Deserve More Love, Belonging and Connection
When you experience shame, it can block your ability to feel a sense of love, belonging and connection. Download my guide for Identifying and Moving Through Shame to learn the differences between shame, blame and guilt, and discover techniques for building self-compassion.
In addition to this free tool, you'll also receive occasional emails and announcements from my practice to help you alleviate shame, heal trauma and discover your inner resilience.