Grief counselors and therapists in Goodyear, AZ

Hello, my name is Julie, I am a LCSW, offering a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory. I am passionate about helping clients navigate their inner experiences, cultivate self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to live more fulfilling lives. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and work towards healing and personal growth. I would be honored to support you on your journey

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with years of experience caring for patients across the lifespan. My background in both primary care and psychiatry allows me to take a whole-person approach to mental health, recognizing the important connection between physical and emotional well-being.

I enjoy working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can work together to help you feel your best.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Tucson, Arizona with 10 years of experience supporting families, adults, teens, and children. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful change but aren't sure where to start. My approach is collaborative — I meet you where you are and we build from there.

Throughout my three decades as a therapist, I have discovered that one of the most important skills I have developed is the ability to listen deeply. Along the way, I have gained a broad range of therapeutic tools and approaches, but I have learned that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard. My mentors are the horse whisperers. I believe they listen with their whole body. They trust the intuitive nature of their horse. I like to think that I use some of this as I work with each client, trusting their intuitive nature. Together we are learning what is present in the room, gaining new insights and feeling more empowered.

I believe meaningful change is possible with the right support. My counseling approach is collaborative and focused on setting goals, building skills, gaining insight into your thoughts and beliefs, and working through challenges together. With more than 19 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, life transitions, and grief. I’m passionate about helping people learn to love and accept themselves as they are while growing into who they’re becoming.

I have worked in the Psychiatric Mental Health field for 23 years. I have a Master’s degree from the University of Florida and am a licensed Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. I provide Psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, supportive psychotherapy and prescribe Psychiatric medication.

I work with teenagers and adults navigating suffering that encompasses the human experience I believe that mental health is deeply connected to the body, and that lasting healing happens when we care for both. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and integrative, recognizing that each person's experiences, strengths, and goals are unique. A lifetime of physical challenges have shaped the way I practice and strengthened my belief that our emotional and physical well-being are inseparable and have deepened my commitment to helping others find meaningful, sustainable paths toward healing.

I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I welcome people of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences, and I tailor treatment to meet your individual values and goals.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in Anthropology, my appreciation for the biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual factors that influence our mental and physical health are pervasive throughout my care. I have additional fellowship training in Integrative Reproductive Mental Healthcare and am currently pursuing advanced fellowship training in Nutritional Psychiatry and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. I am wholeheartedly committed to providing evidence-based, inclusive care that honors each person's unique journey.