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Mateja (Matty) Petje is a holistic psychotherapist and hypnotist with 20 years of experience working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, OCD, and narcissistic abuse. Her specialty is working with adults who have experienced childhood abuse and trauma that still affects their lives (C-PTSD). She also provides Ketamine Assisted Therapy and art therapy.

Meet Julie Mahoney, LPC, LMHC About the Practice: A Secure Base, LLC was founded on a simple belief: real change happens through connection first, skills second. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), licensed in Florida and South Carolina, and serving out-of-network nationwide, with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. My work spans outpatient, inpatient, school, in-home, and family-law settings, and I bring a warm, direct, and practical, goal-oriented approach to every session. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, big emotions, parent-child conflict, or a difficult family transition, I'll help you build real understanding — and real tools — for lasting change.

At an early age I spent hours listening to people talk about the transitions, traumas, and troubles in their life as I played just out of ear’s reach (or so they thought). These special moments ignited a passion for people and what happens when human beings start being human.

If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally drained from trying to manage everything on your own, you are not alone. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to focus, feeling low or unmotivated, or trying to keep up with daily responsibilities while feeling exhausted inside. I am a bilingual 4th-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology, currently in practicum and working under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.