Supervised by Nicole Nardon, LMFT, LPCC #41393
Julia Lewis is a (she/her), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, to our Pasadena clinical team. Julia is dedicated to creating a safe, collaborative, and affirming therapeutic environment where deep healing and meaningful transformation can unfold. Through genuine connection, compassionate presence, and more than 11 years of experience in the mental health field, she believes each person possesses an innate capacity for healing and growth.
Julia specializes in working with adults experiencing complex trauma (C-PTSD), panic attacks, psychosis, suicidality, Spiritual emergencies, intergenerational trauma, childhood and adult abuse, schizophrenia-spectrum experiences, and systemic harm. She is deeply committed to helping clients understand the intersection of mental health, spirituality, culture, and lived experience while supporting them in creating lives of greater meaning, resilience, and wholeness.
Recognizing that healing occurs within the context of our relationships, communities, and broader systems, Julia provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care. Her integrative approach combines Existential Therapy, Liberation Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy, and moment-to-moment relational attunement to honor each client's unique story and values. When supporting individuals experiencing higher-intensity symptoms, she thoughtfully incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) interventions to promote safety, stabilization, and lasting healing.
Throughout her career, Julia has served children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across community mental health, clinical, international, educational, and therapeutic settings. Her extensive travel and work with diverse populations have deepened her commitment to cultural humility and whole-person care. Julia earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC) and continues to integrate clinical excellence with compassion, curiosity, and respect for every client's journey.
Whether serving as a compassionate witness, trusted guide, collaborative partner, or steady source of support, Julia considers it an honor to walk beside her clients through life's challenges and triumphs. She welcomes each individual with openness, authenticity, and hope as they move toward greater healing, integration, and personal freedom.
đź“Ť In-person in Pasadena
đź’» Virtual sessions available throughout California
Julia is currently accepting new clients at our Pasadena office and through secure telehealth appointments across California. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, emotional distress, spiritual exploration, or personal growth, Julia would be honored to accompany you on your healing journey.
To schedule a session, contact us at info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553.
đź“Ť Begin your healing journey in Pasadena or virtually from anywhere in California.
Julia primarily works with adults navigating trauma, complex PTSD, panic attacks, psychosis, spiritual emergencies, suicidality, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Yes. Julia provides in-person therapy in Pasadena as well as secure virtual therapy throughout California, making compassionate care accessible wherever you are.
Julia integrates Existential Therapy, Liberation Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy, CBT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Bowenian Family Therapy within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented framework. Every treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs and lived experience of each client.
Julia believes there is nothing "broken" to fix—only experiences to understand, integrate, and heal. She blends clinical expertise with deep compassion, spiritual sensitivity, and cultural humility, creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel genuinely seen, honored, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
To schedule with Julia, email info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553. Our intake team will help you find an appointment that best fits your needs.
"Healing is a lifelong journey. It is an honor to walk beside you through the light and the darkness, as together we discover greater meaning, resilience, integration, and hope."
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From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
