Meet Your Counselor ⇨
Supporting clients with online therapy in Lafayette, the Bay Area and throughout California
Family dynamics can seem impossible to manage, particularly when it comes to a child's disrespectful behavior in public or a teen who has withdrawn into their room, seemingly forever.
If it is all feeling hopeless and you are seeking effective strategies to restore harmony, you’re not alone.
I’m Julie Weigel, LMFT,
An experienced therapist with a focus on family counseling and parenting.
I am a counselor that is rooted in family systems theory, child development, positive parenting techniques, somatic therapy, and drama therapy.
I help individuals, couples, and families identify the underlying issues contributing to family conflict, and learn healthier patterns, greater self-awareness, and more respectful and clear communication.
Together, we can address your concerns, fostering a sense of safety and respect within your home while improving your child's behavior in public settings.
My goal in our counseling sessions is to help you create a respectful and collaborative environment where your family, or couple, can openly discuss their challenges and work towards practical solutions.
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As a counselor with 25 years supporting families like yours, and one who has navigated and grown from my own challenging family dynamics, I understand the challenges you face and the desire for a more peaceful home environment.
I am here to help you restore peace and mutual respect. It is possible to empower your child to find their voice while ensuring that the parents continue to “guide the ship”. I can help you move toward a healthier, happier family dynamic together
I believe that every family is unique, and I tailor my methods to suit your family's specific circumstances and goals…always with an emphasis on strengths and positives.
In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to identify your parenting style, address any concerns, and develop practical strategies that fit your family's values and dynamics.
We will focus on qualities you want to develop and build on those positive qualities that are already present.
Whether you are facing issues like behavioral challenges, communication breakdowns, or the need for more effective discipline techniques, I'm here to provide guidance and support.
I have had the privilege of counseling countless families, guiding them through the intricate dynamics of parenting, communication, and emotional growth.
I hold an M.A. in Psychology, with an emphasis in drama therapy, from the California Institute of Integral studies and have done years of my own personal growth and therapy, so that I may fearlessly accompany you to the emotional depths to which you might need to go.
Drama Therapy
My training toward becoming a marriage and family therapist (someone who specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples resolve emotional, psychological, and relational conflicts) was entirely based in the use of drama therapy methods. Therefore, I hold a unique background that allows me to effectively integrate creative techniques into my practice.
Because of this unique blend of training, the counseling I provide is not only more engaging, but also deeply impactful. With my practice now strictly online, I have brought with me all the play and theory that lies at the heart of drama therapy to help adolescents, children, parents, and families resolve conflict and heal from trauma in their relationships.
My personal and professional background
In 2015, I went to Nepal after the devastating earthquakes they faced and volunteered to provide three days of training in attuned listening skills to Nepali-speaking volunteers as they prepared to support the earthquake survivors impacted by trauma and loss.
