Meet Our Therapists
Julie Barris, BS, MA, Pre-Licensed
Trauma Therapist | Telehealth in Minnesota
Julie is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in high-functioning adults who grew up in emotionally unpredictable or unsafe environments.
She works with individuals navigating childhood trauma, identity concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, and borderline personality patterns, including emotional intensity and fear of abandonment. She also supports clients processing medical trauma, grief, and survivorship. As a cancer survivor, Julie brings both clinical insight and lived experience to this work.
Her approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, CBT, and DBT techniques to help clients build emotional regulation, deepen self-understanding, and create more secure relationships.
With over 8 years of mental health advocacy, Julie brings both clinical training and creative leadership to her work. She is the author of Take Me to Nirvana (2023), raising awareness about childhood trauma and parent-initiated abuse. She is also the Founder and Chief Editor of Moody Melon Magazine, host of The Moody Melon Show and Willing and Able: A Real Guide Out of Depression, and co-creator of Robo Cat Story, a narrative-driven game exploring grief and emotional healing.
Clients describe her as grounded, perceptive, and thoughtfully direct.
If you’re ready to better understand yourself and move forward with more clarity and support, reach out to schedule a session.
