Julia Simmons is a dedicated therapist and clinical social worker with an MSW and LCSW, committed to guiding her clients through their unique journeys. She believes that self-discovery, combined with a compassionate examination of behavior patterns, is essential for transformational change. With a strengths-based approach, Julia empowers her clients to confront challenges with confidence and make different choices. In every first session, she lays the groundwork for a supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters future growth. Together, they establish goals and timelines, identify barriers to personal and professional success, and develop effective strategies and coping skills. Julia balances empathy with accountability, supporting her clients as they work towards their social, emotional, academic, and professional aspirations. Her expertise encompasses a range of vital areas including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, executive functioning, goal-setting and accountability, self-compassion, and eating disorders. The values of connection, compassion, and courage have profoundly shaped Julia's path. Her own journey of understanding has fueled her passion for connecting with others, enabling her to partner with them as they navigate the sacred process of understanding, accepting, and writing their life stories.