About Us

A Safe, Inclusive, and Empowering Space

At our practice, you are welcome exactly as you are. We are committed to creating a therapeutic space that is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and rooted in respect and compassion.

We do not discriminate based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, ability, religion, or background. This is a body-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and anti-racist space where all parts of you are seen, honored, and supported.

You deserve care that makes you feel safe, heard, and empowered—and that’s exactly what we’re here to offer.

Julie Sponsler, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist who approaches therapy from a psycho-spiritual orientation. She views the challenges in our lives as opportunities for healing, learning and growth.

Julie is a down-to-earth, authentic and approachable therapist who creates a safe, loving space for her clients. Her style is highly compassionate, empathic and caring, yet at the same time she is able to appropriately and effectively challenge when needed.

Highly regarded by clients and co-workers, Julie has served many populations throughout her 20+ years in the therapeutic field. Today, she specializes in helping people with relationship issues, challenges with fulfillment in career, food/weight issues, depression, and anxiety.

She also specializes working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Inspired by her own process of healing and recovery from an eating disorder, Julie's approach with clients is experiential, active and empowering. She is committed to supporting clients in ultimately learning how to effectively manage inevitable life challenges.

Julie earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from The University of Pittsburgh.

Professional License, Credentials and Memberships:

Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapist License # MF000514
Clinical Member

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Testimonials

  • “It took years to find the right therapist. I'm endlessly grateful that the search connected me with Julie. Julie is empathic, attuned, and flexible, effectively reacting to what I bring to sessions while connecting themes to my therapeutic goals. Most importantly, Julie never made me feel judged or alone while navigating difficult experiences. I hope that everyone seeking therapy connects with someone as skilled and present as Julie.”

  • "Julie was so kind and understanding that I felt completely comfortable sharing my innermost thoughts and feelings from the beginning. She taught me how to be compassionate for and understanding of myself, and due to her help I am a much healthier and happier person. Mental and emotional health are invaluable, and without question Julie gave me the tools to achieve and maintain both of these things." -E.C. Attorney

  • "My work with Julie has allowed me to grow beyond old patterns, to access and be in touch with my truest self, and to reduce my anxiety or find ways to manage it almost completely. Her techniques and subtle, gentle methods have empowered me to live the life I want and to establish and maintain healthy relationships at work, with family and friends, and romantically. Therapy with Julie has changed my life. I am truly grateful to have her as a therapist." G.B. Actor and singer”

  • "Highly recommended! Julie was able to guide me to a better me by allowing me to find the answers I had within me all along. Julie was able to provide me the emotional tools that I needed to process things in my own way and in my own time. With her support and suggestions, I have been able to maintain a much more balanced life, recognize triggers and handle them when appropriate." C.L. Attorney

  • "Family counseling with Julie helped my teenage daughters and I rebuild after my relationship of 7 years ended abruptly as a result of my partner's affair.  Julie worked with us as a whole family as well as in individual sessions to help each of us give voice to our feelings.  She made sure each of us felt safe in articulating what we were feeling and helped us really listen to each other in a deeper way.  Through creating a safe space, she helped us uncover and express buried emotions and feelings.  Although a crisis brought us into Julie's care, we left feeling more grounded in ourselves as individuals and in our relationships with each other than we had before the crisis.  Julie is a gem."