Helping You Heal from Trauma, Find Balance, and Move Forward
Julie Kasten, LMFT
Welcome.
If you’ve found your way to this page, you may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from trying to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Perhaps you’re struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, postpartum changes, insomnia, an eating disorder, or a difficult life transition. You may feel like you’re functioning on the outside while carrying a significant emotional weight internally.
Whatever brings you to therapy, my hope is that through our work together, you will find a greater sense of connection, acceptance, and compassion within yourself.
I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to explore our inner world with curiosity and understanding. My role is to offer a warm, authentic, and supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Together, we will work to understand the challenges you are facing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop tools that support lasting change and emotional well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in both California and Nevada, I provide secure virtual therapy for adults throughout both states. Whether you're recovering from trauma, adjusting to new parenthood, struggling with an eating disorder, battling chronic insomnia, or experiencing anxiety and stress, therapy can help you build a healthier and more fulfilling life.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe every person deserves therapy that feels personalized, collaborative, and grounded in compassion.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work together to understand the experiences, beliefs, and coping strategies that have shaped your life. My role is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Together we'll identify your strengths, uncover barriers to healing, and develop practical strategies that help you feel more resilient both during and between sessions.
My goal is not only to help you feel better—but to help you build lasting skills that allow you to continue thriving long after therapy ends.
Evidence-Based Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Life Transitions
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based approach for healing trauma and distressing experiences. EMDR helps the brain process memories that may continue to feel emotionally overwhelming, allowing you to develop new perspectives and reduce the impact of painful experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we can identify patterns that contribute to anxiety, stress, insomnia, and emotional distress while developing practical strategies for change.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes your strengths, resilience, and ability to create change. We will identify your goals and focus on realistic steps that help you move toward the life you want.
Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Because difficult experiences are often held not only in our thoughts but also within our bodies, I incorporate body awareness and mindfulness practices to support deeper healing, emotional regulation, and connection with yourself.
Areas of Specialization
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Trauma can impact the way we see ourselves, relate to others, experience emotions, and move through daily life. I support clients healing from childhood trauma, relational trauma, medical trauma, and other painful experiences using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
Eating Disorder Recovery & Body Image
Eating disorder recovery involves more than changing behaviors around food. Together, we can explore the emotional experiences, beliefs, perfectionism, self-worth, and coping strategies that contribute to disordered eating while working toward a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
Postpartum Mental Health
The transition into parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges. I support individuals experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, identity changes, overwhelm, and the many adjustments that come with becoming a parent.
Anxiety & Insomnia
Anxiety and sleep difficulties can affect every area of life. Therapy can help you understand the underlying causes of anxiety and insomnia while developing tools to calm your nervous system, improve coping, and create greater balance.
Virtual Therapy in California and Nevada
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Virtual Therapy in California and Nevada *
I provide secure, convenient online therapy throughout California and Nevada for adults seeking support with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, postpartum concerns, insomnia, and life transitions.
Virtual therapy allows you to access specialized mental health care from the comfort and privacy of your own home while maintaining meaningful therapeutic connection.
Whether you are balancing work, family responsibilities, or a busy schedule, online therapy provides flexibility while offering the same compassionate, evidence-based care.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Finding someone you feel comfortable with and supported by can make all the difference.
If you are looking for a virtual EMDR therapist in California or Nevada who specializes in trauma, eating disorders, postpartum mental health, anxiety, and insomnia, I would be honored to support you.
Together, we can create a path toward healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.