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Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson, LMFT

Therapist · California · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate relational therapy for midlife change

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  • Relational focus
  • Practical steps
  • Mindful approach

About Julie

Julie Wilson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with ten years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, down-to-earth presence and a sense of humor to sessions. She focuses on midlife concerns alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, and the many life changes people face.

Julie uses a relational style that emphasizes connection and curiosity. She pays attention to obvious symptoms and to deeper existential questions. Mindfulness, attachment ideas, parts work, and depth psychology inform how she listens and responds. Sessions aim to feel spacious and non-judgmental while staying useful and practical.

Her approach is adapted to each person’s history and needs. Julie pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment wounds, and patterns that repeat in relationships. She also works with issues like codependency, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress in ways that link everyday habits to deeper meaning.

Julie holds two Master of Arts degrees, one in East-West Psychology and one in Counseling Psychology. She uses that training to blend insight-focused work with skills people can try between sessions. That mix helps people manage symptoms like anxiety, sleep or eating problems, and struggles with self-esteem.

People looking for steady, relational therapy may find her style helpful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It helps people notice emotional triggers and practice new ways of relating that reduce repeated hurt. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, offering reflection and acceptance so people can name what matters and decide next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, which can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust as progress is made, keeping the plan flexible and focused on real-life needs.

For practicalities, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular weekly work. Shorter check-ins can fit a lunch break, and skills-focused work translates well to between-session practice. Ask about scheduling and the session rhythm during the initial match to see what will work best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie address in therapy?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and midlife transitions. Her work also covers issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and addiction challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are relational and down-to-earth, with attention to both symptoms and deeper life questions. She blends mindfulness, parts work, and depth-oriented listening with practical tools for daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has been practicing for ten years and combines that experience with two Master of Arts degrees to inform her approach.

What credential and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices with that credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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