Julia A. Rose LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CAAP

Adults & Families
Certified Animal Assisted Therapist

Contact Julia Today!

Jrose@DavidsonFamilyTherapy.com
704.912.4095

As a therapist, I see myself as a catalyst for secure relationships, an advocate and an educator. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore and process life’s challenges. I believe in meeting each person where they are, tailoring my approach to their unique needs, and honoring their expertise in their own lives. I believe that people are the experts of their lives and have the strengths within them to overcome any challenge they face. I view it as a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families as they heal, grow, and move toward greater well-being.

I work with adults and teens, when their family is involved in therapy (please note I no longer see teens individually, but will work with the family unit). I also run group workshops and assist with parenting concerns either through workshops, individual therapy or within family therapy. I am a strong advocate of mindfulness and incorporate these practices into sessions and lead mindfulness-based workshops.

I often work with adults who experience chronic panic, anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideaion, and self-injury, whether current or in the past. I understand how darnk and isolating these experiences can feel, and I’m here to support clients as they move from crisis towards hope and healing.

I also often work with people who have experienced significant trauma in their lifetime and struggle with healing their past experiences through research based approaches. Together, we explore what healthy relationships, secure attachment, and effective boundaries look like while integrating nervous system regulation into daily practices. For those who’ve lived in a constant state of panic or people-pleasing, therapy offers a place to rediscovering your authentic self. Rebuilding your identity and living authentically and in alignment with your values is possible, and I’m here to help.

 My approach is one of creativity and integration of therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), experiential therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am trained and considered a Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) Practitioner. A lot of what I practice is based on the Polyvagal Theory and Attachment Theory.

I am trained and practice in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which is an evidence based trauma therapy that utilizes eye movements similar to that seen in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) but focuses on images. I love ART because it allows the client to not have to speak their trauma to me if they do not want to or feel stuck. ART is also great for a number of other issues such as OCD, Anxiety, Depression and more. It allows me and my clients be creative in helping them get unstuck.

I collaborate with my clients and assist in helping them find what might be missing in the bigger picture of their lives. I specialize in what is called experiential therapy, meaning I help clients view and process their difficulties through a deeper emotional experience with the incorporation of talk therapy. Forms of experiential therapy I practice include: Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), and various activities to help people process in the way that is most helpful for them.

I received my master’s in counseling from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I have training in CBT from the Beck Institute, which allows me to help clients with negative or unhelpful thoughts. I am also a certified EAGALA therapist, meaning I am trained to integrate horses and other farm animals to help people heal through equine psychotherapy. I also have training from North Texas University in Animal Assisted Therapy. I am a certified Animal Assisted Therapist through the Animal Assisted Therapy Program of Colorado.

While I have training in various types of therapy, such as art therapy, Natural Lifemanship, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and more I am not certified and may or may not use these models in therapy. If you have questions about certifications or my training, please contact me directly.

I am Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina, meaning I can only see clients in the state of North Carolina. However, I can see clients virtually within the borders of North Carolina. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and a Certified Animal Assisted Psychotherapist (CAAP). Please email me for questions about my qualifications and specialties.

I look forward to using my knowledge, training, and experience to walk beside you on this path towards healing and growth.