About me

Hi! I'm so glad you're here! My name is Julie, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and an EMDR trained therapist.  I want to help you, your child, and/or your family live a more fulfilled life! I have a background in helping children, teens, and young adults overcome a number of problems - especially anxiety, depression, trauma and major life adjustments.  Everyone enters into counseling with their own unique experiences and difficulties, and that is why I believe there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to therapy.

I want to get to know you so I can customize therapy to help you develop and achieve goals that are specific to your needs.  I understand that counseling can often be a scary venture to some, especially children, and often find that parents/caregivers or young adults aren't sure if counseling can be helpful, which is why my goal is to support and empower my clients to learn that change and healing is possible.  I believe a strong therapeutic relationship and trust is key in counseling.

I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field.  I graduated with my bachelors degree in Studio Art and Psychology and then further expanded upon my interests in therapy with a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling.  In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania I have received extensive training in play therapy and therapy with children and adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy models,  as well as post graduate coursework in play therapy with Temple University.  I am also an EMDR trained therapist through an EMDRIA approved program with a focus on using EMDR with children, teens and their families.  I have trained and practiced in a variety of environments including the home, school, community and office settings. I have co-facilitated groups for teen grief and co-directed a summer therapeutic camp for children.  I love to incorporate child centered and directive play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness into sessions when appropriate.