Julie Sliga (she/her)

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced adverse or traumatic events in the workplace. These events can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and even PTSD. I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals nationwide in every industry and am a supportive guide for major career transitions.

Grief and loss are a natural part of the human experience, and I can support you on your journey with grief and loss. I believe we can learn to live with loss and be transformed by it. I have worked with individuals who have grieved the loss of a relationship, friend, or spouse. I also work with individuals who have physical limitations, loss of career, loss of self-identity and are both grieving and adjusting to their new circumstances.

I have 13 years of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation counseling and have experience working with individuals experiencing major life transitions sometimes attributed to the natural aging process. I have assisted individuals in their desire to improve their quality of life, move forward with retirement plans, and find heightened purpose and fulfillment in their older years.

Let's get to the bottom of your anxiety or depression, so you can experience a lightness of being. When you release your inner critic you can start living your life according to your values.

At various points in our lives, we undergo difficult decisions or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, or career changes. We can work together to explore your life transition, arrive at a direction that aligns with your core values, and manage stress better through self-care.

EMDR is a trauma treatment that helps process distressing events and restore the brain's natural healing abilities. In addition to other therapeutic techniques, I will lead you through a series of bilateral stimulation while focusing on a difficult memory. EMDR treatments can reduce overwhelming feelings associated with the distressing experiences and facilitate emotional healing.

Somatic modalities are used to process anxiety, panic disorders, stress, chronic pain/illness, and distressing or traumatic events. We'll work together to notice how stress or trauma resides in your body. You will gain skills to cope with your emotional responses, including through the use of relaxation skills.

Rather than attempting to eliminate difficult feelings, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting and embracing your feelings as appropriate and valid responses to life’s challenges. We'll work together to build mindfulness skills and strategies. You'll learn about your core values to live your life in a way that reflects your values.

If you're undergoing a difficult or impactful life change, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, a new medical diagnosis, or career changes; we can work with one another to better manage the resulting stress, anxiety, or depression.