Julie has practiced as a psychotherapist in the mental health field since 1999, treating adults with trauma, substance abuse, and related mental health issues. She holds a Master of Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix, and is dually-licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-10729) and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC-1699).
Julie is a regional trainer for the EMDR Institute (emdr.com), providing EMDR Basic Training in Tucson and Southern Arizona (details at emdrdevelopment.com). She is also an EMDR trainer for Trauma Recovery/EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (emdrhap.org), helping other mental health professionals learn the EMDR therapy approach.
Julie has worked in private and public settings, including outpatient agencies, residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitals.
Julie is a national and international presenter, having conducted trainings on topics such as EMDR and Complex Trauma, EMDR and Substance Abuse, Early EMDR Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Drug Treatment, and EMDR with First Responders.
Julie is also a certified Telemental Health practitioner and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II.
