Julie Wensel, MA, LMFT
Welcome!
Here I give you a space to get real, for you to regroup, notice and explore your patterns and needs, and increase self-compassion. I create a safe space to help you process traumatic experiences or daily stressors at your own pace while respecting and increasing your tolerance. I help you reconnect to your nervous system and your strengths, develop tools and deal with whatever may be overwhelming you and pulling you back.
In my philosophy, I believe in collaborative work, you are the expert in yourself and your experiences, and like any human, you have the resilience to feel better.
I look forward to creating a safe space for you to explore yourself and your deepest thoughts, feelings, longings, and wishes.
Therapy in Portuguese and English
Virtual or In-Person
Trauma-informed
Multiculturally Sensitive
LGBTQ+ and Gender-Affirming Care
Neurodivergent Affirming
Our Process
Our process together will be organic, you will get comfy, we will check in, and I'll create a safe space for you to explore yourself and your deepest thoughts, feelings, longings, goals, and wishes. I teach you calming tools for a deeper sense of grounding and empower you to move past the effects of trauma, religious trauma, and other overwhelming struggles. If you've had a recent traumatic experience or have had trauma that wasn't resolved by talk therapy, I may implement a deeper therapeutic intervention called brainspotting, which will help you process, release trauma and anxiety, emotional distress, and somatic pain stored in the deep brain.
I believe that understanding and being able to soothe our bodies helps us move through traumatic experiences, reduces anxiety and depression, and improves self-understanding. I have also been multiculturally trained to explore how your intersectionality (age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, ability, etc.) may play a part in your struggles and the stress you may experience.
This only scratches the surface of what our work will look like in practice.
We are a good fit if you're looking to
Feel less overwhelmed and want to learn to regulate your nervous system, manage stress, anxiety, and panic attacks
Heal people pleasing, low self-esteem, codependency, and attachment wounds
Heal the effects of religious or spiritual trauma, break away from unhelpful beliefs, and reclaim your authenticity
Heal past the effects of trauma and relational trauma, understand triggers, and heal the way you relate to others
Feel less stressed while juggling life roles, parenting, work, and relationships
Process grief and difficult feelings related to loss
Learn tools to deal with depression, freeze responses, and mood disorders
Continue your journey towards growth and add more meaning to your life
Areas of Expertise
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Trauma, generational trauma, C-PTSD, and PTSD
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Spiritual/Religious Trauma
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Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
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Low Self-esteem
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Grief
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Parenting
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Depression and Mood Disorders
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Life Transitions
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LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity
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Therapy for Therapists