Julie Clarke

Julie Clarke

Julie is an APPROVED personal session provider at the Beginning and Intermediate Levels - please contact her for an appointment if you are an SE student seeking personal session hours. Link via website.

Julie Clarke’s therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in a relational, developmental perspective, integrating both body-based and cognitive modalities to support clients in their healing journey. In addition to her training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Dr. Peter Levine’s groundbreaking work on trauma and the body, Julie draws on the theories of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a Canadian Developmental Psychologist. This allows her to tailor her approach to the developmental needs of her clients, ensuring that therapy is both sensitive and effective across various stages of life.

Julie specifically chose Somatic Experiencing due to its body-oriented focus, which resonates with her own professional philosophy. Unlike traditional therapeutic modalities that target memories or attempt to reframe thoughts and beliefs, SE allows for a more organic and gentle approach to processing complex trauma. This is especially important when working with clients dealing with operational stress or other severe trauma-related issues, as the SE model fosters a safe, non-invasive process of healing that respects the body’s wisdom.

For Julie, SE offers a perfect complement to her relational approach, emphasizing the importance of creating a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship. It provides a way to process trauma in a way that feels natural and empowering for her clients, rather than focusing solely on cognitive restructuring or memory recall. This approach enables individuals to reconnect with their bodies and the present moment, promoting healing from the inside out.

Julie’s commitment to Somatic Experiencing extends beyond her direct practice work. She actively contributes to the SE community by assisting in training programs and serving as an approved Beginning and Intermediate Level Session Provider for SE students. This allows her to share her expertise with new practitioners, ensuring that the next generation of SE therapists can carry forward the gentle, body-centered approach that she believes is transformative.

Her approach to trauma recovery, particularly in the context of operational stress and complex trauma, continues to make her a sought-after clinician in her region, where she remains committed to fostering deep, lasting healing in her clients.

Specialties

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• Complex PTSD
• Couples Counseling
• Developmental Trauma
• Early Childhood Attachment Disturbances
• Families of Veterans
• First Responders
• Medical Procedure Trauma
• Relational/Relationship Issues
• Intergeneration Trauma
• Systemic Trauma
• Veterans
• Sexual Abuse