IN OFFICE/TELETHERAPY SESSIONS, THERAPY OUTDOORS

Life is full of bumps in the road. Many of them we can navigate on our own. The big boulders, however, may require a guide and new tools.

Julie has shown thousands of clients how to use personal crises and stressful life events as opportunities for growth and discovery. Depression, anxiety and overwhelm are often pointers that a new path and new tools are needed. Her approach combines ancient wisdom with modern strategies for deeper self awareness and incorporates a variety of disciplines to promote healing, wellness and wholeness. Methods used include positive, contemplative and depth psychology; mindfulness; focused breath-work; yoga; the latest research in neuroscience (the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, what it does and its relationship to the brain), embodied techniques (learning to attend to the senses and incorporating your physical being into the healing process), healthy nutrition to support mental health, therapeutic art work and ecotherapy (indoor/outdoor therapy in nature).

Julie’s therapy methods are designed to assist the process of accessing one’s own innate wisdom and creative energies for optimal living. Therapy with Julie is integrative (combines a variety of tools and techniques from different schools of thought), collaborative (therapist and client work together), invites change and cultivates self empowerment in a safe environment. Clients are taught ways to find resources within themselves and how to be co-creators in this evolving process of self development through awareness, curiosity and self compassion.

What does your soul need right now?

Therapy

Feeling off balance? Life lost it’s joy? Depressed, anxious, stressed, over-whelmed? Relationships no longer feeling meaningful? Frequently saying ‘I can’t do this anymore’? Current life tools no longer working? These are all cues that maybe it’s time for a reset or do-over. Julie provides an integrative and wholistic approach to individuals and couples counseling & those seeking a different way of being in the world, with themselves and one another.

Wayfinding: Life guidance & Soul Mentoring

Longing for deeper sense of ‘belonging’ and sense of ‘place’? Struggling with what’s happening to our planet? Wayfinding is a suitable option for anyone longing for a deeper connection to the more-than-human world and ultimately to themselves.

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient art of self care, originating over 5,000 years ago to enhance one's well being in all areas of life,  physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. More than a workout, it is a guidance system that includes breath work and physical movements (postures) that modern research now shows can decrease stress and anxiety, balance moods, develop deeper self awareness, improve fitness levels & heal trauma. 

events

Living Balanced also provides seasonal workshops, retreats and donation based offerings to support one's earth walk. Yoga & Nature Connection Hikes, Mindful Outdoor Experiences, Wildflower Nature Camp for Women & Yoga for Moods and Healing Shame & Unworthiness are a few examples of events held throughout the year.

Nature

Nature Based Therapy or Ecotherapy is a form of psychology which “acknowledges the vital role of nature and addresses the human-nature relationship”. It focuses not just on our personal relationships, but also on our relationship with the earth. Research is now showing the health benefits of nature based therapies including reduced stress and blood pressure, decreasing anxiety and elevating mood. Read more here.

Energy healing

“Energy healing or energy medicine is based on the fundamental premise that everyone's thoughts, emotions, beliefs and attitudes are made of energy. Therefore, if we are all infused with this life force…., we can channel or use its power for healing” - Mother Nature Network. Julie is a Pachakuti (world reversal) Mesa Carrier and Universal Shaman Initiate.