"I work with adults and adolescents experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and identity issues, among others. I have experience in helping people develop skills in the areas of emotional regulation, interpersonal awareness, and self-compassion. Through the therapeutic process, many of my clients also benefit from the cultivation of a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives."

"My priority in our therapeutic relationship is that you feel comfortable and accepted in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My objective is to work with you as a whole person, rather than just a list of issues. It is imperative to me that you feel heard and understood. I truly love being a therapist and feel privileged to be a part of my client's lives."

"I am an active therapist in that I ask questions and offer consistent feedback to guide the session's focus. I utilize an integrative style - applying a variety of approaches to best meet the needs of each client/couple and their concerns. It is my belief that the counseling process is one in which all parties are actively involved. I recognize the need for flexibility and creativity to address the mind and body. My approach focuses on identifying physical cues, recognizing thoughts, considering consequences, implementing solutions, choosing behaviors, and promoting expression."

"I work with individuals struggling with myriad problems in living: depression, anxiety, OCD, difficulties with relationships and careers, chronic distress, and trauma, among others. I believe in working with each person to identify and accomplish personal goals, with the ultimate aim of living a more meaningful life. I seek to create an environment that is welcoming and safe, and I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative in nature. My practice integrates training in cutting-edge research with a deep sense of compassion and empathy, along with a dose of humor and humanity to bring these treatments to life."

"I know that starting this process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Using warmth, empathy, direct feedback and skill building I can help you more fully understand yourself and your relationships and therefore feel empowered to start living the life you want to live. While it is important to minimize daily struggles that get in the way of being fully present in your life and relationships, I firmly believe that healing comes from exploring how our past experiences have affected the ways in which we interpret and interact with our world in the present."

"Psychotherapy is a wonderful process with the potential to improve and even transform people's lives. It would be my privilege to help you address the emotional or behavioral patterns that are keeping you from living a happier life. As a therapist, I find my work meaningful and deeply gratifying. I can offer you a compassionate therapeutic relationship, and I warmly welcome all your questions about how we might work together to help you reach your goals. By seeking support, you are taking yourself and your life seriously."

"I enjoy helping clients identify their unique strengths and gifts and develop the skills to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Are you having difficulty with personal and/or professional relationships? Maybe you've achieved a great deal professionally or financially but are still dissatisfied with your life? Are you struggling with identity issues? Do you find yourself feeling emotional for no reason? Unsure about the path your life has taken? Perhaps you are struggling with parenting issues and not feeling up to the task. I have helped many clients overcome the above and other issues over the years."

"I work with adults, adolescents and couples, with a focus on areas that include: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, self-worth, relationship issues, body image, eating disorders, self-esteem, LGBTQ topics, and more. I work with people who are looking to navigate difficult life stages and learn more about themselves, to become more mindful, to grow and feel more comfortable with who they are. Therapy should be a safe place where clients can truly feel heard and supported and I strive to create that space for clients. "

"For everyone, there are times in life that can be unsettling or confusing. Events may happen--both personal and in the contexts of relationships, that can result in preoccupations and distractions. Reaching out for help is a step of courage. Are you experiencing unpleasant feelings? Do you feel stuck in some aspect of your life? If you answered yes to either of these questions that tells me you are already ready for change. Making the decision to reach out for therapy is a choice for positive growth and personal transformation. Call or schedule online at jondoddscounseling.com."

"Julia works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relational conflict, or challenging life transitions. Julia utilizes a strength based and relational approach, and works with each client to determine a successful treatment plan. She sees the importance of holistically integrating all aspects of an individual’s life, such as culture, family origin, spirituality, relationships, and internal thoughts and emotions, to foster healthy growth. ​ "

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist on faculty at Northwestern University Medical School. I have been in practice for the last 15 years. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, infertility, and relationship issues. I teach and present at major national conferences and run a busy group practice. With regard to my education, I am a graduate of Duke University. I received my M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University in NYC, and received my Ph.D. from Northwestern University."

"Change really is possible, both in terms of symptom relief as well as deeper, life long patterns and dynamics. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you as an active participant in your treatment. Together, we will gain insight into both the overt, and at times less obvious, factors which impact your quality of life. In addition, I will help you learn concrete techniques to better manage problematic symptoms and dynamics."

"At times, we need help navigating struggles that influence our relationships and quality of life. As a clinical psychologist, I emphasize the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist within a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Through the use of insight-oriented and collaborative therapy, a process of change can occur, one can manage their mental health problems, and one can utilize coping strategies to improve relationships and other difficulties in life."

"Psychotherapy is about trust and human connection; a process where barriers to personal growth and change are identified and challenged. It is a space for expressing yourself without judgment. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive atmosphere for processing and exploration where my clients feel heard, understood, validated and empowered to make change. I have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, self-esteem, substance abuse/addictions, aging, social anxiety, stigma, discrimination, gender and sexual minorities, HIV/AIDS, life transitions, compulsive behaviors, and abuse. I am available for training, and clinical consultation for other mental health professionals."

"I specialize in the treatment of emotional eating and other unwanted behaviors. You should consider contacting me if you feel that these behaviors have gotten out of your control - despite knowing exactly what you need to do to change. My approach begins with helping you understand how emotional eating is a way of coping with life's demands, especially when those demands are combined with the pressure to diet and lose weight. In short, I view the behavior as a way of allowing yourself to let go to counterbalance the need for constant self-restraint, creating a cycle of unwanted eating."

"There is no "one size fits all" method to therapy. I assist clients in identifying their strengths and weaknesses. There is no judgement, only acceptance. My clients will experience, kindness, empathy, and complete acceptance. I work with people of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with behavior issues, that cause conflict both inside and outside of their home environments. I specialize in addictions, specifically substance use disorders and other addictive/ compulsive behaviors. I recognize the need to treat the whole person, which always includes the family or who the client identifies as his or her family."

"There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy, maybe you feel stuck, or out of balance, or you want to learn new, positive ways to cope. Therapy offers hope for healing, acceptance, and growth and can help you gain new insight into yourself. We start just where you are, right now, and utilize your personal strengths, internal resources, and resilience. You are more powerful than you know. My hope is to assist you with the tools, skills, understanding, and support to help you create a life of meaning, intention, and value; a life you want to be present for."

"I create an accepting and supportive space for adults and adolescents to heal and grow in the face of challenges and transitions in life. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, gender and sexual identity development, social-justice and oppression-related issues, intimate-partner relational concerns, as well as acculturative and immigration stress. Everyone is unique in their interweaving of multiple identities, and I strive to empower clients to be mindful of the cultural and gender-biased impact on their self-narratives. I work with my clients to cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and to strengthen their abilities to live fully in line with their values."

"I practice from a positive psychology point of view, taking an integrative approach to each individual. Attachment, competence, self esteem, and relationship skills will be a strong focus in our work together. I am also very experienced counseling C-Level executives and professionals, helping with progressive integration of self reflective capacity and the demands of leadership , executive/ founder/ professional related stress, or illness issues that impact on work. I believe that authenticity in the counseling relationship means that the therapist meets the client wherever they are in their life experience. The therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one. The therapist should help the client to develop effective tools for life."

"Open availability and now accepting new clients! I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Common problems I assist with in couple's therapy include; tackling communication barriers, rebuilding the 'spark,' managing post-partum, and addressing one another's emotional needs. My passion comes from helping people pave their way to growth and happiness. The process of healing may not be an easy one, but I believe my role as a therapist is to put an end to the cycle of avoiding difficult topics, and dig deeper into them instead. Change ultimately begins and ends with you. Begin now!"