Julie Staples, LPC, CCTP

Trauma Psychotherapist & Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

If you experience anxiety or depression, have a history of trauma, or find yourself wondering, “Why do I feel this way?” you may be carrying experiences that have been difficult to understand on your own. Maybe your thoughts feel scattered, sleep doesn’t come easily, your relationships feel strained, or you’ve become disconnected from yourself. You may simply be looking for a place where you can speak openly and feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.

Therapy can be a space to slow down and become curious about what you’re experiencing rather than judging yourself for it. Together, we can explore how your experiences have shaped you, make space for what your mind and body may be communicating, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

I believe therapy begins with meeting you where you are. Every person brings their own history, needs, strengths, and ways of making sense of the world, so our work together should reflect who you are rather than asking you to fit into a particular approach. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, building understanding and creating space for choice along the way.

I am especially passionate about trauma-informed mindfulness, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and body awareness. These practices can help you reconnect with yourself in the present while developing a deeper understanding of the experiences you carry.

I also work with people who have experienced medical trauma and the grief, uncertainty, and changes that can accompany it. Whether you are navigating something recent or making sense of experiences from long ago, you deserve a space where the impact of what you’ve been through can be recognized and understood.


Julie Staples, LPC, CCTP, Julie holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University and is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher (MMTCP). She has completed specialized training in traumatic stress, parts work, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), ADHD coaching, and grief counseling. Julie is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is currently working toward EMDR certification.

Julie brings a diverse range of clinical experience to her work. She has supported survivors of domestic violence and worked with individuals experiencing chronic and persistent mental illness as an Assertive Community Treatment case manager. She has also led an intensive outpatient substance use treatment program and a recovery program for healthcare professionals. Additionally, Julie has provided counseling and advocacy services to active-duty service members and their families across multiple countries and branches of the U.S. military.

Populations Served: Adults of All Ages

Areas of Interest and Expertise:

  • Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD 

  • Anxiety 

  • Depression 

  • First Responders & Military Members 

  • Grief Counseling 

  • Life Adjustments & Transitions 

  • Stress Management 

  • Mindfulness Practices and Meditation 

  • Chronic Medical Conditions 

  • ADHD 

  • Parts Work

 
 
 

Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Care Network
Aetna

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