Julie Thebeau

I believe in empowering my clients to recognize the strengths in themselves to deal with life’s challenges. For 20 years, I have provided therapy to children, adolescents and families in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, parenting and divorce. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their treatment goals and believe in the importance of establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship to affect change. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs and goals of the client. My work with youth addresses increasing self-awareness, building self-esteem and problem solving. I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and also provide Animal Assisted Therapy with my therapy dog, Olive, a 5 year old chocolate lab. Olive supports the therapeutic process with her calming presence by helping to establish a sense of safety, build rapport, practice skills and improve self esteem and confidence. As a trained Road Runners Club of America Coach, I also provide run, walk, and talk therapy (Mind + Motion) in which we take our sessions outside and address therapeutic goals while walking or running. I recommend run, walk therapy for those who want an alternative approach to therapy. To learn more about this approach to therapy please contact me.