ABOUT ME
Hello! and Welcome. I'm Julia.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario. I provide individual therapy and psychodiagnostic assessment to adolescents and adults.
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I am passionate about helping people overcome their struggles and guiding them towards positive change. By identifying and working through the barriers that are limiting their life in some way, I aim to promote living more fully and presently as their authentic self.
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My journey to becoming a psychologist included studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, The New School for Social Research in
New York City, and OISE/University of Toronto, where I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. My doctoral research focused on the transition to adulthood; specifically, how social and cultural factors impact risky health behaviours during the developmental stage of emerging adulthood.
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Throughout my clinical training I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of adolescents and adults in settings such as The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (where I completed my pre-doctoral internship), Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Markham Stouffville Hospital, OISE Psychology Clinic, and in private practice in Toronto. ​​
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In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, as well as cooking, traveling, canoe trips, and being in nature. ​​
my approach
My therapeutic style can be described as warm and authentic. I strongly value the relationship between therapist and client, which I believe is fundamental to the change process. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify and draw out their strengths and leverage them in therapy (and also in life!).
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My approach to treatment is integrative and informed by different evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This approach affords me the flexibility to tailor one’s treatment to their unique and emerging needs.
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who i work with
I am deeply committed to helping individuals overcome a wide range of challenges or roadblocks, including:
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anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias)
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life transitions (including transitions to adulthood or parenthood, relational transitions)
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relationship issues
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depression or low mood
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obsessive compulsive disorder
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body image concerns
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emotion dysregulation
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work-related issues
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self-esteem issues
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trauma