Julia is a compassionate and dedicated mental health counseling professional with a passion for supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Julia has a particular interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. She incorporates concepts such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help individuals better understand their thoughts and emotions, cope with stress, strengthen relationships, and build emotional resilience. Her approach emphasizes both acceptance and meaningful change, meeting clients where they are while supporting them in working toward their goals.
Whatever challenges you may be facing, Julia will walk alongside you with compassion and understanding. She is committed to learning about each client’s unique experiences, recognizing their individual strengths, and helping them develop practical tools to navigate challenges and create a more fulfilling life.
Julia earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Touro University in June 2026. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communicative Disorders and Sciences from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, in 2023. As she works toward completing her licensure, Julia is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized, and compassionate care.
Outside of her professional life, Julia loves traveling and exploring new destinations, spending quality time with her family and friends, trying new foods and restaurants, and watching the sunset. She is also a proud cat lover and is always excited to discover a new place, experience, or food along the way.