Julie Brams, M.A., LMFT

Individual and relationship Therapist

sherman oaks, California

Julie Brams, M.A., LMFT is an Earth-centered psychotherapist, ANFT certified Forest Therapy Guide, meditation practitioner/teacher and author of The Nature Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves (CollectiveInk | Simon & Schuster).

Her psychotherapy practice integrates traditional therapy, Earth-centered practices, meditation and the latest advances in the field of neuroscience.

She was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) by Francine Shapiro the method’s originator, and Thought Field Therapy (TFT) as adjuncts to traditional talk therapy specifically for resolving traumatic experiences that may be at the root of current anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and painful relationship patterns.

Julie works with both individuals, couples and groups in order to feel healthy and vibrant at every phase of life. She is dedicated to social change and environmental sustainability through re-establishing our intimate connectedness with the rest of Nature.

Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein

Julie is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and leads Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walks as part of her eco-therapy practice.  Individuals and groups may use Shinrin Yoku in conjunction with therapy or on its own.

Julie also specializes in grief counseling and has an expertise in helping people adjust after the loss of a loved one, relationship, health or job. With the right guidance many people are able to come through their grieving with a deeper connection to themselves and what matters most to them.