As of this writing, I’ve hosted 13,000+ therapy meetings. One thing that keeps me excited in this work is noticing how different, unique everyone’s situation is. I take great interest in working within someone’s nuance. While I have mixed feelings about the words “specialty” and “expertise” in psychology, I’ve attained meaningful certifications beyond licensure. I use my experience as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and an EMDR Certified trauma therapist daily.
I’ll list some methods and some topics I’ve studied deeply here. But let’s remember, I’ll want to know you–what motivates you, your background, your concerns, and your goals. Nothing in psychology is without context. Sometimes I may offer an alternate perspective–and want to know how it impacts your experience.
For more details about how I do therapy, please see my post about treatment theory and my various continuing education blog posts.
Interpersonal Process
Who knew a textbook could inspire me for 16 years! Interpersonal Process in Therapy for the win!
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
EMDR is a structured, somatic therapy for reducing and reprocessing traumatic memories. It tends to create relief within 3-5 meetings for single-incident trauma. It can also be used with complex trauma, often in conjunction with other therapies, over the long-term.
Sex Therapy (AASECT Certified)
- sexual identity and behavior
- sexual abuse and trauma
- sexual fantasy concerns & meaning
- desire discrepancy (one partner has a higher “sex drive” than another partner)
- purity culture and religious trauma
- sexual lifespan/development issues (sexuality in youth and older years)
- assessment of underlying mental health concerns regarding out-of-control sexual behavior, sometimes referred to as “Sexual Addiction”
- low sexual desire
- erectile disorder
- physical genital pain
- gender dysphoria/euphoria
- stressors related to being transgender
- gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning concerns & stressors
- infidelity
- pornography concerns
- lack of female orgasm/female orgasm distress
- early ejaculation
- delayed ejaculation
- sexual harassment
- personalized sexual health plans
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine, combined with talk therapy, can be effective with otherwise treatment-resistant Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Unlike IV ketamine clinics, I provide therapeutic support during medication meetings as well as specialized follow-up that integrates the KAP experience with broader mental health goals. After my assessment, I refer potential KAP clients to a medical assessment with a doctor. I’ve seen KAP promote incredible healing; however, KAP is definitely not for everyone. I got certified by the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in 2023.
Here’s more information about my KAP process: https://www.juliacounseling.com/2023/06/ketamine-assisted-therapy/