About Rooted Wisdom Therapy

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I'm Julia, MS, MiT, LCPC. It's so nice to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an MS in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in Teaching (MiT).

When I'm not seeing people in my practice, I love to be outside in the sun and snow. I enjoy reading and physical activity all times of year. 

I am super curious, so constantly trying new things is a big part of my life. Some of my experiences include making and using herbal medicines, Reiki (I am a level 1 practitioner) and Yin yoga.

I tend to be more introverted and so understand this way of being in the world, but also really enjoy people who consider themselves extroverts as well!

I am a licensed teacher and have experience in public, private and charter schools, as well as I hold an AMI Montessori diploma. 





My Practice

I started Rooted Wisdom Therapy because I've "been there" with my own struggles, and having a fiercely independent spirit, and I believe so far "a life well lived," I have experience and an open perspective about life and look forward to hearing your unique story.

I love helping and guiding people who find themselves stuck, and who are struggling with what life may have dished out.

I like to think of therapy as deep and exciting conversations about all that is weighing on your mind. You have so much to share and I cannot wait to hear about it!


My Mission

Rooted Wisdom Therapy strives to provide a calm & supportive therapeutic space for people to go on their journey of becoming their best selves & living their best lives despite their struggles.

I am in the business of supporting people who know that life is supposed to be better than what they have going on right now. People who feel like something is holding them back but they aren’t sure what it is. Often, I work with people who have gone as far as they can on their own and they just need support to continue moving forward. Many people see great things happening around them but can’t find joy in their own lives, or they can’t stop stressing long enough to enjoy it. I can help you with all of those things. Exploring and becoming curious about your own Rooted Wisdom in order to be your best self may look different to each client, my job is to help you find out what you need and make it work for you!

My Qualifications

I love learning and to this end my experiences are varied, which I think adds to my therapy practice.

*Montana State License

     Board of Behavioral Health - #57273

*Master's in science

     Montana State University - Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling

*Master's in teaching

     Washington State University - Elementary Education 

*Bachelor's in art 

     Sonoma State University - Environmental Studies

*Diploma

     Association Montessori International - Primary 

*Certificate

     EMDR Consulting - EMDR training

*Certificate

     Sage Mountain Herb School - Herbal Medicine

*Certificate

     Vancouver WA Extension - Composting/Vermiculture

*Reiki - Level 1

     Given by Mary Lou Rak with lineage to Mikao Usui

Additional courses/study in suicide prevention, ADHD, mindfulness based stress reduction, marriage and relationships, art based therapy, breathwork and somatic based therapy.

My Values

Confidentiality

Therapy is generally a confidential activity covered under HIPAA. With few exceptions you must give specific consent to share what we talk about. 

Creativity

Therapy is a creative activity where every client brings unique strengths and struggles. I am also unique and so relationship fit is an important aspect of therapy.

Compassion

We are human. We struggle, we fail, we get up and we grow. No blame or judgement.

Acceptance

Your beliefs, values and culture are welcome at Rooted Wisdom Therapy.