Welcome
Hi, I’m Julia,
I believe that healing happens in connection. I’m here to gently guide you through a personalized therapeutic journey, using trauma-informed care, the grounding power of mindfulness, and the transformative language of expressive arts to help you reclaim your emotional well-being.
“A life truly lived constantly burns away veils of illusion, burns away what is no longer relevant, gradually reveals our essence, until, at last, we are strong enough to stand in our naked truth.”
– Marion Woodman
Trauma Relief
Healing Beyond Words: A Trauma-informed Approach
I understand that past hurts can leave deep imprints. That’s why my practice is rooted in trauma-informed care, making sure our work together prioritizes your safety, control, and collaboration at every step.
I believe true healing involves more than just cognitive understanding; it requires listening to the wisdom held in your body and nervous system. I utilize highly effective, evidence-based modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), along with practices that build somatic awareness, to gently help you process and release the lingering impact of trauma. My goal is to guide you beyond simply coping, helping you find lasting emotional regulation, deep inner peace, and the ability to live fully in the present.
“Trauma victims cannot recover until they become familiar with and befriend the sensations in their bodies. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past.”
– Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy may help you gently unlock and heal past hurts, easing emotional distress while restoring a deep sense of safety, balance, and calm to your mind and body.
IFS
Through the gentle framework of IFS (Internal Family Systems), we work to understand and soothe the protective and wounded parts of your psyche, restoring a natural sense of inner leadership, balance, and calm.
Trauma-informed Yoga
I incorporate gentle, mindful movement to help you to calm your mind and your heart while bringing your body into balance and enahance emotional regulation.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help you be in the present moment, which is key to helping you manage stress and your overall health.
Finding a sense of safety and balance shouldn’t feel out of reach. At Julia Carpenter Psychotherapy, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your unique healing journey. My practice blends evidence-based modalities like EMDR therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with the grounding power of somatic awareness and mindfulness stress management. Whether you are looking to process past hurts or navigate daily anxieties, we will work together to soothe your nervous system and help you reclaim your emotional well-being. I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation today.
True healing happens in connection, which is why I am dedicated to making support accessible. I offer depth psychotherapy, personalized trauma relief, and holistic mental health counseling designed to help you explore your inner world and live fully in the present. You can connect with me in person at my practice for therapy in Studio City, CA, or join me from the comfort of your own space. I provide dedicated care for clients seeking a Studio City therapist, a Los Angeles psychotherapy specialist, or a California telehealth therapist online across the state.
Therapy in Studio City, Los Angeles, and via telehealth across California
Julia Carpenter, MA, AMFT, APCC, E-RYT500
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #155193
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #19504
Under Licensed Supervision