Find Your Way Back to Your Core Self —
One Step at a Time

Rediscover Your Worth Feel Grounded Again Reconnect With Your Values Move Toward Wholeness

Find Your Way Back to Your Core Self —
One Step at a Time

Rediscover Your Worth Feel Grounded Again Reconnect With Your Values Move Toward Wholeness

I welcome you to explore a therapeutic partnership where you can embrace and uncover your core self, with the freedom to grow, heal, and find moments of laughter along the way. Many people who seek therapy present a picture of success on the outside, where they appear to have everything under control, yet inside, they are disconnected from fulfillment, purpose, and joy. Anxiety, self-doubt, unresolved trauma, grief, perfectionism, chronic pain, and relationship struggles are just a few of the hurdles they face behind the scenes. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone, and together we can create space for healing and transformation.

 

Julie Mathews – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist(LMFT)

What You're Going Through Matters

You’re not alone. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through the overwhelm, and begin healing in a way that feels right for you. Here are some of the most common reasons people reach out to me:

Anxious & Overwhelmed

When your mind won’t slow down, and your body feels like it’s always on edge, therapy can help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control.

Relationship Stress

Whether you’re in the middle of a communication breakdown or just feel distant from your partner, couples therapy can help you reconnect and rebuild a stronger emotional bond.

Carrying Trauma

If the past still shows up in the present—through triggers, emotional shutdowns, or even physical tension—there’s a way to heal that doesn’t require reliving the pain.

Feeling Lost

Maybe you've been in survival mode for so long that you've lost touch with your own needs, values, or identity. Therapy can help you reconnect with your core self.

Burnout & Exhaustion

If you're emotionally drained, overcommitted, or stuck in constant productivity mode, therapy can help you create space to breathe—and boundaries that last.

Before we can truly connect with others, we must first confront our own pain. Author Terrence Real stated, “If we don’t deal with our pain, we are prone to impose it.” This powerful truth speaks to how unhealed wounds often show up in our closest relationships, as defensiveness, emotional distance, anger, or control. When past pain or trauma goes unaddressed, it can silently shape how we connect, often creating the very disconnection we fear. In therapy, individuals, couples, and families are given the space to safely explore these patterns, heal the underlying wounds, and learn new ways of relating with empathy, clarity, and compassion.

Before we can truly connect with others, we must first confront our own pain. Author Terrence Real stated, “If we don’t deal with our pain, we are prone to impose it.” This powerful truth speaks to how unhealed wounds often show up in our closest relationships, as defensiveness, emotional distance, anger, or control. When past pain or trauma goes unaddressed, it can silently shape how we connect, often creating the very disconnection we fear. In therapy, individuals, couples, and families are given the space to safely explore these patterns, heal the underlying wounds, and learn new ways of relating with empathy, clarity, and compassion.

Before we can truly connect with others, we must first confront our own pain. Author Terrence Real stated, “If we don’t deal with our pain, we are prone to impose it.” This powerful truth speaks to how unhealed wounds often show up in our closest relationships, as defensiveness, emotional distance, anger, or control. When past pain or trauma goes unaddressed, it can silently shape how we connect, often creating the very disconnection we fear. In therapy, individuals, couples, and families are given the space to safely explore these patterns, heal the underlying wounds, and learn new ways of relating with empathy, clarity, and compassion.

How I can Help

Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, therapy can offer a path forward. I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences and move toward healing and growth. My areas of focus include:

Individual Therapy

Life can be heavy sometimes. Individual therapy offers a space to work through anxiety, trauma, grief, or just feeling stuck—at your own pace, in your own way.
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Couples Therapy

Feel like you’re having the same argument on repeat? Couples therapy helps you rebuild trust, improve communication, and feel more connected again.
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Family Therapy

When communication breaks down at home, it can impact everyone. Family therapy offers a space to understand each other better, work through conflict, and strengthen connection—together.
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Telehealth Therapy

Prefer to meet from the comfort of your home? Telehealth sessions make it easier to access support on your terms—no commute, same compassionate care.​
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My Approaches Rooted in Connection & Care

From healing trauma to deepening relationships, I use a blend of evidence-based
methods tailored to what feels most supportive for you.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)​

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)​

Feel stuck in the same fight—or caught in patterns you don’t fully understand? EFT helps individuals and couples uncover the emotions beneath disconnection and rebuild trust, closeness, and confidence in relationships.
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Core Self Reclamation Therapy

Core Self Reclamation Therapy

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself — in trauma, in roles, or in survival — Core Self Reclamation Therapy can help you feel whole once again. It’s a space to heal, reclaim and recenter.
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Lifespan Integration

Lifespan Integration

Some experiences stick with us, even if we “know” we’re safe now. Lifespan Integration gently helps your nervous system catch up with your current reality, offering a deep sense of resolution and peace.
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The Gottman Method

The Gottman Method

Whether you're newly committed or decades in, the Gottman Method offers practical tools rooted in research to strengthen your relationship. Learn to manage conflict, deepen intimacy, and truly understand each other.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Ever feel like part of you wants change — but another part holds you back? IFS helps you explore those conflicting parts of yourself with compassion and curiosity, so you can move forward from a calmer, more centered place.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What can I expect during my first session?

A first session is about connection, not pressure. We’ll explore what brought you here, talk about what’s been feeling heavy or stuck, and set a pace that feels right for you. There’s no need to have all the answers,  just come as you are.

Not at all. Some clients come in with clear goals, while others just know something feels ‘off.’ Therapy is a space to explore whatever’s on your heart — whether it’s anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, or simply wanting more clarity and peace.

I use a blend of approaches tailored to each client: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Core Self Reclamation Therapy, Lifespan Integration, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. Sessions are shaped around your needs — whether that’s deep trauma healing, emotional regulation, or reconnecting with yourself and others.

Yes. Every therapist is different, and so are you. If past experiences didn’t feel helpful, it doesn’t mean therapy won’t work — it just means the right connection and approach may not have happened yet. You’re welcome to try again here.

Both. Whether you’re navigating challenges as a couple or working on personal healing, therapy can support communication, reconnection, and growth.

I don’t bill insurance directly, but I can provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) if you’d like to submit for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Many clients choose private pay because it offers more privacy, flexibility, and control over their care. If you have questions about how this works, I’m happy to walk you through it.