Counseling
I am a passionate proponent of the dignity and purpose of every person. I believe that each individual is designed to live out his or her unique mission in this world.
However, sometimes life’s bumps and bruises get in the way of living the life we were called to live. Counseling has the powerful ability to heal these wounds and provide hope for our future.
As the founder and executive director of Girl Talk, I have witnessed hundreds of women struggle to recognize their inherent self-worth in the midst of insecurities, shame, and self-harm. Through struggles with mental health, body image, and relationships, I listened as they desperately shared their longing for love and belonging. Am I enough? Am I worthy? Am I loveable? This heartbreaking yet enlightening journey led me to pursue clinical mental health counseling at Wake Forest University.
I am thrilled to work with the therapeutic team at Vita Optimum in order to provide men and women with the tangible tools to live a free and full life! My hope is that every person I encounter will be one step closer to confidently radiating their inherent dignity and deepest identity.
My specialities include:
- Teenage Girls
- Adult Women
- Anxiety & OCD
- Depression & Suicidal Ideation
- Body Image & Disordered Eating
- Relationships
- Self-confidence
- Values-based Integration
“In the time that I spent with Julie in therapy, she walked with me through the ups and downs of my life with such grace and compassion allowing the time and space to thoroughly process through my feelings to allow greater healing. She listened to my feelings and provided thought-provoking questions and guidance that helped navigate those feelings. I have grown so much through my journey with Julie and I cannot recommend working with her enough!”
“Julie creates a safe place for her clients where they feel welcome, respected, heard, and can truly be themselves to promote healing on their individual journeys to lead more fulfilling lives. ”
“Julie’s warm and compassionate approach to therapy leaves you feeling so enlightened after every session. While being an excellent listener, Julie engages you with thought provoking questions and exercises that deep dive way below the surface emotionally of any life situation you are going through. You will discover so much about yourself and begin to understand why you are feeling a certain way with Julie guiding you every step of the way. ”