Julia Beecher-Flad

My communication style

I am strengths-focused, warm, and supportive. I'm genuinely curious about you and what you have to say. You'll find that I listen closely and remember the minutiae well. I also like to joke around a bit. I really like my job, and I think it shows.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in a divorced family where the grown-ups were constantly fighting. They were angry and upset and swept up in their own feelings. I felt like I didn’t matter; I learned to be hypervigilant and pay close attention to others’ feelings and cues, rather than my own instincts. As I got older, I felt angry, incompetent, and pretty worthless.

My goals for you

I always ask clients to imagine therapy is over, and everything is all better. What would things look like? How would your life and your relationships be different? People tend to say something like, "I would be more patient with my spouse", and then we further zoom in on the behaviors that demonstrate impatience and reduce those behaviors.

Our first session

I'll go over some logistical stuff, like my practice policies and treatment expectations. Then I'll gather a comprehensive mental health history from you. It's an opportunity for me to get to know you better, but it's also a chance for you to get to know me and see if it feels like the right fit. I'm happy to help you find someone who is.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic