I've been going to Julie for a year now and she has completely turned my life around. Honestly, she has saved me. I had quite an aversion to counseling and was basically a hermit before I found her and in the first few minutes of the first session I felt entirely comfortable and at home. She has such a strong spirit with an incredibly warm heart on top of that. Extremely intelligent and aware but measured and at peace going about difficult situations. She's a real pro at orienting herself to the right approach and collaborating to resolve a problem. Without a doubt she is innately equipped for this line of work. One of my favorite things about Julie is the exchange. I learn a perspective from her and she learns a perspective from me. When something clicks for me, I start thinking about something in a new way and when something clicks for her, she'll start thinking about something in a new way. She'll pick up on ways to frame things that are more beneficial to me and then she'll integrate that way of framing from then on. This is teaching on both ends and feeling that changes the whole dynamic. I don't get the "I think the right way, you think the wrong way, here I go repeating the same advice over and over again" with Julie at all. It comes down to working together to find out what ideas can help and in that process I can see her actually learning as well, as in actively expanding her understanding of the human experience. In my life experience at least, it has been quite rare to find someone that tuned in. I hit the jackpot finding Julie, kindred spirits as they say. A truly great human being and a beautiful soul through and through. I hope any of you out there who were like me being really on the fence about counseling will give her a shot, she makes it very easy on you regardless of whether it's a fit or not. Cliche as it may sound, you have nothing to lose and potentially a lot to gain. read more

I found Julie about 4 years ago during the most painful and frightening time in my life. It is not an exaggeration to say that I feel that finding her has saved me and my family and given us hope and a different prospective in life. With her admirable patience and empathetic listening, she has guided me through the dark and empty depths of despair and I feel like myself again, with better understanding and regained strength. I had been looking for a therapist for 2 months, finding out that everybody I talked to was cold, distant and "clinically oriented" when she responded to a phone message I had left for her. For the first time, I felt there was somebody with the knowledge, the "heart" and the listening skills that I needed. She has proven time after time, that my first impression of her was correct. It was a Godsend then and it still is now. Julie is knowledgeable, direct, firm, experienced and very human. She does not shrug from pain, anger, despair or other negative emotions, but she is always in control and firmly expresses what has to be done and supports you through the process of finding what works for you in your healing process. I have to mention that I am Mexican and we have encountered cultural differences that she is always willing to work on. She also makes a big effort to work with me when I can come to town. I am so grateful that I found her! Really, really grateful. She is a great therapist and a wonderful human being. read more

I had help from Dr. Lee during the divorce last year, and found the sessions I had with her was so helpful that I took my 2 daughters, one is a 29 years old professional business woman and the other is in high school, to visit her. Her expertise on what to do to move forward on personal basis and how to deal with adverse situation is what I can relate to on a logical basis, especially on the issue of "Borderline Personality Disorder" where I believe I would be very difficult to find a therapist who can rival her on the subject and nail the issues one by one. More recently, I have a sibling who had some family issue with a daughter, who left home, got married and didn't contact the parents for so many years. Lots of feelings got hurt and I wanted to help but didn't know how as both sides took hard positions and didn't want to back down so I took my other two siblings to go visit Dr. Lee and asked for some advises on what to do to bring them together using the coming wedding of one of my nephews as the platform of opportunity. Without going to personal details, we followed Dr. Lee's Scripts, which include some out-of-the-box unconventional thinking, and it worked. We celebrated the 2020 New Year together and none could be happier. read more

I have been fortunate enough to have found Julie several years ago, when I relocated to Austin from San Diego. Although I was no stranger to therapy, Julie was nothing like anyone I had worked with before. Her approach to my therapy and specific life concerns was completely different and new to me, in a very positive way. Although she never gave direct advice, she had a way of communicating that allowed me to see a completely different path for myself. After years of struggling with issues that never seemed to go away, and finding myself doing the same things over and over even though I knew it wasn't healthy, Julie helped open doors that changed everything for me. Her compassion, understanding and supportive approach made every appointment with her "safe" for me. She helped me break through a wall that I had kept up most of my adult life, which allowed me to finally find peace with myself. She's an amazing therapist, person and is someone I hold in very high regard. I am thankful every day that she was there to help me when I was lost and is there for me now to keep me on my healthy life path. I highly recommend her to anyone who is truly ready to fully discover themselves and wants to work towards a happy, healthy life. read more

Finally I have to create my Yelp account to share my experience with you for the folks like me, who are looking for counselor. Initially, I felt nothing much valuable, as I was expecting some magic will happen with these sessions. And also I had read many articles on psychology and philosophy and positive mindfullness, etc....so I thought its same thing is being explained by her......but I still had a trust that knowledge is different, and personal counselling is different. And My trust won..I started seeing lot of changes happening in myself after seeing her. I am very very happy that I was able to get very quick result with her. I just had 2 sessions with her. Its 2 months, I dont see any major issue in my daily life, so I stopped seeing her. Now I think there should be some magic happening there.....(just kidding), but definately during sessions, there is something really powerful things happens/real practical tips being given by her, which may not change everything immidiately, but it will surely have some positive impact at certain extent for sure.....and it slowly slowly may resolve all of your problems. Its always better to imporve from inside instead of getting dependant on other pharmacy drugs. good luck. read more

I have been seeing Julie for over two years now and with her help I have overcome (or started to over come) many obstacles that I have struggled with my entire life. What I find particularly unique about Julie is she doesn't feel at all like a therapist. She is more akin to a very close and caring friend. However, she'll straighten you out when you need it. Julie only takes your side when your side is the right one. That kind of honesty is something I've sought out for a while. A bonus to my relationship with Julie is that she also has great advice on leading a better and healthier physical life. Which is one of the many things that has greatly affected my happiness. With her help I have seen more improvement in my physical life than ever before. My happiness and confidence has grown exponentially. Finally, she is extremely flexible. I moved to Asia over a year ago and we have continued sessions via Skype for the entirety of my time abroad. This has helped me get the most out of this crazy life change I've made and helped me grow in ways I never knew I could. If you're looking for a gentle, but no nonsense guiding hand to help you through the hard times life loves to give, she's the one for you. read more

Working with Julie over the past six months has been truly life-changing. For as long as I can remember, I felt that anxiety was just an intrinsic part of my life. Through sessions with Julie, I've learned that I am not defined by my anxiety and have experienced freedom that I never thought possible. Julie provides an encouraging balance of celebration and challenge in our sessions. She creates a supportive learning environment and I can see how my thought patterns and boundary setting behaviors have steadily changed as I've worked through her recommendations. Julie's communication is clear because she always has a helpful anecdote or analogy to illustrate her suggestions. Her manner is both professional and kind. Her interactions are marked by a genuine desire to see you grow. I waited so long to begin counseling because I was afraid it "wouldn't work." In just a few months of counseling with Julie, I can say with confidence that I am a stronger and more joyful person today. Change wasn't easy or immediate, but it is deep and real. I would highly recommend reaching out to Julie if you're considering counseling! read more

I have seen my fair share of counselors, and none compare to the amazing Julie! She has helped me tremendously over the past 5 years. She has a very calming, perceptive demeanor and a great sense of humor. I've struggled with anxiety and depression related to trauma for quite some time, and she helped me to see that it's not just anxiety or depression as separate diagnoses- it's all connected and related to trauma and should be treated with trauma therapy techniques. That was a huge breakthrough for me and the way I approach and understand my anxiety and depression. Julie has been very compassionate, kind, and- most importantly- honest with me and has erased all of my fears of being vulnerable in therapy. Through some brain spotting and lots of helpful strategies and discussions, I finally have power over my identity and have made some great steps toward identifying points of past trauma and rewiring the way my mind and body reacts in the present. I've developed a much stronger sense of self, which has been such an important part of having power in my story. Thank you so much for all you have done for me, Julie! read more

I can only echo what others have said about Julie, as I also consider myself very lucky to have found her when I did. I decided to see her based on Yelp reviews and I knew within the first few minutes of my first session that we had a connection I wanted to explore. With her guidance, I have since been able to (almost) emerge from one of the darkest chapters of my life and for the first time truly know that I am going to be ok. Because of my work with Julie, I feel mentally healthy for the first time in a long time and sometimes find myself waiting for anxiety, anger, or sadness to reappear and take over but they just don't, even when I think about the things that triggered those reactions in the past. It's surreal to me when I think back to how 'broken' I felt when I first started seeing her, vs. how I feel now just a few short months later. Julie remembers the details of my life and the things I've told her that matter most and I usually feel like I'm in the company of an dear old friend when we meet. She is honest, kind, and genuine and am so grateful for the impact she's had on my life. read more

Personally, I never thought I'd be seeing a therapist. The thought of talking to a complete stranger about personal issues, never crossed my mind. Originally, I went in on an invitation for a group session with my partner who was seeing her. I admit I was nervous, but my partner had good things to say about her and well I took some time to read up on her myself and found good reviews on her. Through the group session she helped me discover some things about myself and as a result I've started seeing her myself. I haven't been seeing Julie long, but the few times I've sat for sessions with her, have been a good experience. For me it's about trust and comfort. She made it easy to talk to her which gave me a good vibe. It was like finding a new best friend who you KNOW will never tell your secrets. The best part is getting some long over due help. I look forward to seeing her more. read more

Julie is the perfect combination of sympathetic and supportive yet pragmatic -- really more like a life coach. She will help you to look critically at your own situation, and together you will figure out whether the problem is one of your making, or whether it is actually caused by external events and/or people. If you are the problem, she will guide you to change your focus and modify yourself. If the source of the problem is external, then she will help you assess what you can and/or are willing to do about it. Since she is goal and solution oriented, you will never feel like your therapy dollars are being sucked down an endless black hole. If you are merely looking for a place to spend money and waste years wallowing in self pity (but making no effort to change), she is probably not a good fit. If you want to actually fix what is bothering you, she is an outstanding choice. read more

One of the best therapists I've worked with! Choosing the right therapist is such an important decision. After all, you are trusting them to give you advice on your life! I always interview the therapist about their views, beliefs and counseling style to make sure they align with what I'm looking for. I have had the opportunity to work with many therapists over the years and know how difficult it can be to find a good therapist. Here is why Julie was a good choice for me: * Her style is a great balance of listening and engaging * Non-judgmental, open and accepting * Doesn't subscribe to rigid dogmatic views of therapy that can often bog you down * Genuine, caring, and thoughtful with her advice. * Goal and solution oriented * Has a variety to tools to help work through issues * Positive outlook I highly recommend Julie as a fantastic counselor and life coach to work with. read more

After my first appointment with Julie I told my husband that I wished I had found her 20 years ago when I first looked for a therapist. She probably wasn't practicing then, but the sentiment stands. :-) Julie cuts to the chase. She is compassionate and understanding, but doesn't talk to me like a child. She is so observant, pointing out things that no other doctor or therapist ever has. A good example is I hold my breath when I'm having emotional conversations. It creates a lot of unnecessary stress, but I never even knew I was doing it. Such a simple fix with huge benefits, just breath. She has been a joy to work with over the last several months. I originally saw her just to address some issues that had recently come up in my life, but with her help I'm seeing that everything in my life affects everything else in my life. And everything is getting better. Thanks Julie! read more

I have worked with Julie over the past two years and her counsel and advice has been life changing. Our discussions have been honest, thought provoking, and encouraging as she has helped me work through several challenging issues and events in my life. Julie not only talks through the issues you are facing, but helps you put a plan in place with attainable goals and actions along the way to truly give you the power to change your circumstance. She has also been a wealth of knowledge, providing resources such as books, articles, and other professionals that may provide additional help and insight. I could not be more thankful that I was referred to Julie as she has helped me identify things in my life internally and externally that have needed change. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone facing a difficult life circumstance or just looking for someone to talk with. read more

I went through about 6 or 7 different therapists before I found Julie... All of them just "listened" and made me talk the whole time but never gave me the feedback I needed to hear... Julie is completely opposite. She was brutally honest with me, didn't always take my side, helped me see my negative and destructive behaviors and then showed me the steps I needed to take in order to correct them. I moved to Dallas a year ago and we still Skype regularly for our sessions. She is VERY flexible, adheres to my hectic schedule, and is always and quick to respond on appointment times and anything else that I need. She will even do a last minute session on a Saturday morning if I email her at 2am the night before. I definitely have recommended her to my family and friends, and would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants to be not only heard, but also helped. read more

Depression and anxiety have been the markers of my life - until now. With Julie's guidance I have started to learn heathy and constructive modes of thinking and being. I grew up in an abusive environment, and I have struggled with issues related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep problems, and more. Julie has helped me start breaking out of these patterns - she is helping me learn how to develop new, HEALTHY, patterns and ways of thinking. I have worked with other therapists, and most of the time I've felt "heard" but not understood, and definitely NOT helped. Julie is compassionate and kind. Julie listens and offers constructive suggestions for ways to improve (my thinking, my actions, and my situations). For the first time in my 40-plus years, I finally feel like I am on the path to mental clarity and true happiness! read more

When I first started seeing Julie, I was dealing with stress in every aspect of my life. I can normally work out and resolve these things on my own, but because it seemed like every part of my life was part of the problem, I didn't even know where to start. Throughout our sessions, Julie helped me pinpoint the various sources of my anxiety, and gave me many effective solutions for coping. She is kind and understanding, but she also has good judgement, and I frequently asked her for feedback and constructive criticism. With her help, I was able to start untangling many of the issues I was facing, recognize where I could grow and improve as an individual, and develop healthy habits for managing anxiety in the future. Working with Julie was absolutely wonderful, and I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for counseling on any level. read more

I have only been seeing Julie for about five months now, but her incredible impact on me from these past few months would have you guessing otherwise. She has been such a blessing to me and helped me successfully overcome a situation in my personal life that I had felt trapped in for over a year. She has helped me make strides in my emotional development and taught me how to truly respect and be confident in myself. She helped me realize quite a few things about myself that no one in my family or any of my friends have been able to help me realize. Julie is very genuine, truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and, most importantly, Julie is honest with me. She lets me know if I am being irrational and always helps me reach realizations that I wouldn't have reached otherwise. She is amazing! read more

It was because of these reviews that I called Julie and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I have been in and out of therapy from a young age after a traumatic death in my family. Julie came into my life at exactly the right time and gave me the right amount of motivation and accountability while also showing me that I could do that on my own. She cares deeply about her clients and wants them to start enjoying their lives again. What I admire most about Julie is that she encourages her clients to create tangible changes and has kept me accountable to reaching my goals, even outside of our sessions. I can't say enough amazing things about her. If you are ready to empower yourself to live the life you always wanted to and be the person you know you can be, call Julie. read more