About

G’day! I am Jules (they/them), a queer and nonbinary therapist, artist and activist. I integrate trauma-focused, liberatory approaches that are grounded in love, creativity and the body.

The healing journey requires us to reflect on the events of our life and to understand the ways in which they have shaped us. And not to ask 'what's wrong with me?' but 'what happened to me and how did my nervous system integrate the experience?'

We collaborate to build a nourishing therapeutic relationship. I help you to honor all parts of yourself, practice fierce self-compassion and disconnect from oppressive systems. Life can be hard and we all need attuned support from ourselves and our communities. Life can also be wildly fun and pleasurable and we all need space to celebrate the present and co-create the future.

Together, we harness the power of the arts to speak where everyday words cannot, to tap into feelings, to make meaning and to imagine and embody new possibilities. No skills required, just your open mind and heart.

Our goal is to support you in living your most authentic, conscious and connected life. Let’s grow and get free, good people!

Qualifications

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In 2017, I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. Before starting a private practice, I worked in public schools and volunteered in jails and at GLIDE FYCC.

Since April 2017, I have been a member of Gender Justice in Early Childhood. We made an info sheet, write books (including Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Practical Guide) and offer trainings to help teachers, providers and policymakers create learning environments that foster gender equity through an intersectional lens.

I am a fully-trained in EMDR, an empowering, mind-body therapy that facilitates the rapid healing from symptoms and emotional distress caused by disturbing life experiences.