About Us

Hey there! I’m Julia.

I believe we can heal trauma and pain because I’ve been there myself.

I’ve seen the incredible strides patients make when psychotherapy is successful, and I’m committed to helping each and every one of my patients achieve their goals.

BIO

I am a creative and performing artist at heart.  Before college, my life involved lots of singing, dancing, theatre, and arts.  Before I became a therapist, my plan was to be a jazz singer.  Toward the end of my undergraduate education, I lived in Costa Rica for about a year where I taught English as a Second Language (ESL).

I graduated with my master’s degree in mental health counseling and began coursework for a doctoral program in clinical psychology a few years later.  I completed my clinical practicum at a non-profit community agency specializing in the assessment and treatment of trauma with military families.  After moving to Las Vegas, I completed a psychological assessment practicum at a pediatric neuropsychology clinic. 

For the last ten years, I’ve worked with children, parents, and military families.  I returned to a teaching/mentoring role when I became a clinical supervisor for counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy students and interns.  To say I love this work is an understatement.  We really do find our way back to love when we open our hearts. 

When I’m not seeing patients and clients, you can find me spending time in nature and enjoying time with family, where we might be trying new foods, cooking, playing games, or going to the park with our two dogs, Alfonso and Nougat.  For the last five years, I have been training in aikido, a martial art striving to connect humans with one another through non-violence and peace.

Physical activity, like aikido, yoga, dancing, and hiking in nature are some of my favorite hobbies. I also started running after a long hiatus.  I often have walking sessions with patients and clients, as spending time in nature truly clears the mind and allows creativity to flourish.  One day, I want to build a garden retreat and design floral arrangements in my spare time.

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nevada #CP3326-R

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia #0701011485

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Florida, #MH18798

    National Certified Counselor (NCC), #1374600

    Approved Clinical Supervisor, ACS #4671

    Approved Supervisor, Virginia Board of Counseling

    Nationally Certified in Circle of Security-Informed™

    Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy™

    Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Support International

    Certificate in Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Support International

    Certified and Reliable Coder in Reflective Functioning, Center for Attachment Research at the New School of Social Research, New York

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University

    MA in Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University

    MS in Mental Health Counseling, Viterbo University

    BA in Spanish, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

  • De Martini, Catlin, J., and Mizock, L. (2023). Recovery process for individuals with serious mental illness who have experienced incarceration. Directions in Mental Health Counseling, 32, 1-18.

    Catlin, J., & Mizock, L. (2021). Training and supervising social justice-oriented clinicians. In D. Harkins (Ed.), Helping Promote Social Justice. Routledge Press.

    Catlin, J., Corr, A., De Keles, G., & Thompson, L. (2021). Does negative emotionality moderate SES effects on infant stress? A replication study using different measures [Poster presentation]. Fielding Graduate University, July 11, 2021.

    Catlin, J. (2020, August). Innovations in Trans 101 Training: Trans-cending the Gender Binary. [Poster presentation]. American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18443.31525

    Catlin, J. (2016). Empirically Supported Interventions for Children with Externalizing Behaviors [Poster presentation]. Wisconsin Counseling Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Our Values

  • Integrity is who we are. We believe in honesty, loyalty, and following through with our commitments. When we encounter challenges, it is our goal to overcome them through clear communication, teamwork, and transparency. We’ve got your back.

  • We are inclusive and welcoming to all patients and colleagues, recognizing the intersecting identities each unique person brings to the table. We communicate clearly and treat patients and colleagues with respect, regardless of age, disability status, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, indigenous heritage, nation of origin, and gender. We recognize that the systems and structures (not just the people within them) are responsible for inequity and suffering, while still appreciating the individual responsibility we have in changing ourselves and the systems responsible for inequity. We celebrate differences and focus on connecting with those who are different from us.

  • Transparency aligns with our value of integrity. We strive to be open in our communication up front in all of our communications with others, whether that be online, in-person, over the phone, or through HIPAA-compliant virtual messaging and video telehealth calls. Transparency encompasses all aspects of our work, including hours, fees, time off, policies, and procedures. We really don’t believe in hidden fine print that benefits business owners and clinicians but hurts our patients and colleagues. We believe honesty belongs front and center within all our communications.

  • Community, not competition. As clinicians, there is really no value in competing when we are here to help our patients AND each other. Whether you’re a patient or a therapist, you’ve come to the right place to find support. We welcome support from our colleagues and allied professionals, as well!