Julie Sliga (she/her)

EMDR

As an EMDR trained clinician, I'll help you process trauma and distressing experiences that may be impacting your daily life. This powerful technique uses bilateral stimulation to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories, allowing clients to reduce their emotional charge and find relief. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, compassion fatigue, or medical trauma, EMDR can be a transformative tool in your healing journey, helping you regain control and foster resilience.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

With a strong foundation in ACT, I'll guide youtoward embracing your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting against them. This approach empowers you to clarify your values and take meaningful actions aligned with those values, even in the face of anxiety or chronic illness. By fostering psychological flexibility, ACT helps you develop a sense of purpose and direction during life transitions, encouraging a more fulfilling and engaged life.

Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

With a focus on somatic-based therapies, I'll help you reconnect with your body to address the physical manifestations of emotional distress. These approaches emphasize the mind-body connection, recognizing that unresolved trauma, anxiety, and chronic illness can create tension and disconnection. By incorporating techniques such as body awareness, breathwork, and gentle movement, we can explore and release stored emotions, and develop a sense of safety and empowerment.

Mindfulness-based

Incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy allows you to cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. My background in mindfulness helps you develop skills to manage anxiety and stress. By learning to observe your thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally, you’ll gain clarity and insight, empowering you to respond to challenges with greater ease. Mindfulness techniques can enhance your coping strategies and enrich your overall well being.

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel all-consuming, affecting every part of life. Whether you’re dealing with constant worry, panic, or a general sense of unease, we’ll work together to understand and address the root causes. Using approaches like CBT, CFT, and mindfulness, we’ll develop practical tools to help you manage stress, feel more present, and regain control. My goal is to support you in breaking free from anxiety’s hold, building resilience, and restoring calm to your life.

Personal Growth

Life transitions can be exciting yet overwhelming, and they often stir up uncertainty or self-doubt. Whether it’s a new career, relationship change, or another major shift, these transitions can impact mental well-being. Together, we’ll work to explore and ease the fears that arise during change, using techniques like ACT and EMDR to foster resilience. My approach is compassionate and empowering, supporting you to navigate life’s changes with confidence and balance.

Compassion Fatigue

When caring for others or managing high-stress roles, burnout and compassion fatigue can take a toll on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You may feel drained, disconnected, or question your sense of purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify what’s driving these feelings and build strategies for recovery. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I’ll support you in restoring balance, setting boundaries, and rekindling a sense of fulfillment in your life.

Chronic Pain or Illness

Living with chronic illness, injury, or disability can create unique emotional and practical challenges. I bring specialized knowledge in health systems and functional limitations to our work, helping you process medical trauma, adjust to new realities, and reclaim joy in daily life. With therapies like CFT, EMDR, and mindfulness, we’ll explore ways to manage stress and adapt strategies that support your resilience, so you can feel more empowered in all aspects of life.