Julia young, lswaic

Hello! My name is Julia and I am so happy you are here. People sometimes have a misconception that therapy is just talking and venting about your problems but, that is not all therapy is. Therapy is hard work. Therapy is tiring, it can reopen wounds, and it can also be kind of chaotic. However, therapy can also be freeing, clarifying, boost your self-esteem, and can utterly change your life for the better. I am honored to be your guide on this trip through this life changing work. I typically like to start with psychoeducation because I believe clients make more progress when they understand the science behind things. Through that, I generally like to explain how your mind, nervous system, beliefs, and patterns are connected. After that, I take clients through the different treatment options and through collaboration, decide what fits the best for them. 

About me:

I have both an Undergraduate and a Graduate degree in Social Work with a Minor in Psychology. I specialize in trauma treatment and utilize eclectic bottom-up therapies including Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I was a clinician in community mental health and have experience working with survivors of domestic violence within a residential shelter. I specialize in youth and families in crisis and trauma informed care. My main focus is on the treatment and healing of complex developmental trauma paired with empowering through psychoeducation.

I am committed to supporting the journey of finding who you are and not who your behaviors lead you, or others, to believe you are. I believe that our past experiences influence our beliefs about ourselves and in turn, our behaviors. I am a firm believer in no shaming and finding what works for you while also pushing to find what the root of your thoughts and actions are. Finding patterns is one of my go to’s because as humans, we are creatures of habit and if we can find what those habits mean, they are easier to change. One of my main goals will be to help you find your voice so you can be more comfortable and confident advocating for yourself across various environments and situations. 

I like to pair directness and truth, with softness and leading my clients to find the patterns they often rely on. When we can look at ourselves without shame and notice that some of our behavioral patters are based on survival instinct, or a past experience, we understand ourselves better and that makes us free to make an informed decision on how to turn our maladaptive coping skills, into more adaptive ones. I also believe that knowledge is power and that psychoeducation is the key to understanding how to regulate ourselves and others. 

Outside of work:

On a personal note, in my time outside of work, I like to explore different coffee shops, anything crafty, I love cooking, listening to music, watching my favorite shows, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Julia’s Clinical Focuses are:

• Complex Trauma 

• Panic/Anxiety

• Depression

• Impacts of complex trauma 

• Family dynamics 

• Attachment

• Self-regulation techniques  

Julia’s Current Completed Trainings: 

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training completed through EMDRIA. 

• TBRI®

• MSOYW®

I look forward to connecting with you and sharing in your journey of healing together!