PSYCHOTHERAPY
I work with introspective, deep feelers, who are often navigating life transitions, spiritual exploration, or feeling stuck and disconnected. Many have long felt “too much” or “too sensitive” and are ready to live with more alignment, meaning, and connection. I often support creatives, artists, therapists, neurodivergent folks, and those exploring career, purpose, and relationships. You may feel anxious, carry shame, avoid conflict, or people-please, and want to shift old patterns to take up more space in your life.
Using a depth-oriented and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, I help you connect with the parts of yourself seeking attention, healing, and integration. Together we build self-awareness and compassion while working through anxiety, trauma, creative blocks, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
As an LA-based therapist, my work is collaborative, shame-free, and grounded in relational and somatic (mind-body) approaches. I specialize in exploring spirituality, psychedelic integration, existential questions, and meaning-making.
Many clients begin therapy after pivotal turning points in their lives. I view these times as invitations for self-understanding and growth. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface, understand relational patterns, and support you in living more authentically.
I offer therapy for individuals in person Los Feliz/Silverlake, CA and Pasadena, CA.
I am a Los Angeles based Psychotherapist (LMFT 141685) offering individual & relationship counseling. I also offer therapy in Los Angeles to young adults, teens, organizations, relationships (e.g. bands, siblings, roommates, friends), & groups.
FOCUS: (Who I Work With / What Brings People In)
Life Transitions
Heartbreak + Relationship Changes
Couples + Relational Challenges
Attachment Patterns + Codependency
People-Pleasers + Empaths
Creative Blocks + Creative Identity
Meaning, Purpose + Spiritual Exploration
Self-Trust + Self-Compassion
Mind-Body Connection
Parts Work
Daytime + Evening Sessions
SPECIALTIES: (Areas of Expertise + Modalities)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)–Informed Therapy
Shadow Work
Dream Work + Unconscious Exploration
Psychedelic Integration
Trauma + Attachment Wounds
Relational Dynamics + Interpersonal Patterns
Somatic + Embodiment Practices
Mindfulness + Buddhism
Existential + Meaning-Making
Creativity + Artists + Entertainment + Freelancers
Neurodivergence
Spirituality + Soul Work
Culturally Responsive + LGBTQIA+ Affirming Car
MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE:
My work integrates mindfulness, Buddhism, embodiment, and the arts with trainings in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, interpersonal neurobiology, gestalt, relational therapy, and depth psychology. My graduate research explored how culture, family, and genetics shape the nervous system, identity, and worldview.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the music industry and understand the unique emotional and relational challenges of creative fields. I take a holistic, harm-reduction approach and often incorporate psychoeducation, grounding practices, meditation, and nervous-system skills to support lasting change.
My practice is culturally responsive, body- and sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I am committed to ongoing learning and self-reflection so I can support clients from diverse backgrounds with humility and care.
JULIA”S CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, + EDUCATION
PSYCHOTHERAPY
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IFS Level 2 (IFIO)
IFS Institute
IFS Self-Led Guiding: IFS Intro for Medicine Facilitators
Michelle Glass
Dedicated Practitioner Program Spirit Rock (2026-2028)
Eightfold Path Yearlong Program Insight Meditation Center (2025-2026)
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Buddhist Psychology Training Spirit Rock
Eightfold Path Yearlong Program Insight Meditation Center (2025-2026)
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Buddhism Yearlong Program InsightLA
Monthly IFS Consultation
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IFS Level 1 IFS Institute
Psychedelic Support Training on Ketamine: Therapeutic Applications, Clinical Research, & Neural Mechanisms Psychedelic Support
IFS-Informed Coaching Peer Development Groups Brian Jaudon
Rachel Ricketts Spiritual Activism Webinar Trainings
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EFT Externship 2022
Advanced Gestalt Training (The Relational Center), Present
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Monthly Meetings (David Treleaven)
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IFS Coaching for Self-Leadership 2021
Pacifica Graduate Institute Masters in Counseling with Depth Psychology Emphasis 2021
Relational Center Gestalt + Advanced Gestalt Training 2019-2021
Brainspotting Phase 1 Certification 2021
ACT for beginners 2021 (Training)
DBT skills 2021 (Training)
Wisdom 2.0 2021 (Seminar)
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Unpacking Whiteness Group + Training at The Relational Center 2020
Ally Bogard Meditation Training 2020 (10 Hour)
Embodied Yoga Summit and Embodied Social Justice Conference 2020-2021
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Webinar and The Relational Nature of Shame: A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective 2020
Dan Siegel PEPP MWE Gathering 2020
MINDFULNESS + MEDITATION
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Loving Awareness Commuter Retreat at Spirit Rock (2019)
Solstice Insight Meditation Retreat at Spirit Rock (2019)
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB): Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action (LLI, 2019)
The Art & Science of Living With Presence & Connection (Lifespan Learning Institute, 2019)
Trauma Sensitive Training (The Relational Center, 2019)
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Karme Choling Weekthün 7-day retreat with Ethan Nichtern (2018)
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion (MSC) 5-Day Intensive with Kristin Neff, PhD (2018)
Herbalism course (Love is Juniper, 2018)
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Weeklong Yoga Deep Retreat Trainings with Heather Lilleston (2016 & 2017)
200-hour Meditation Teacher Training (The Interdependence Project, 2017)
Adult Yoga Teacher RYT200 (Yoga Shanti, 2017)
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Kids Yoga Teacher RCYT95 (Bent on Learning, 2016)
Certificate in Sustainable Happiness (Nalanda Institute, 2016)