Julie Clarke is a highly skilled and experienced Registered Psychotherapist with specialized training in trauma recovery; chronic stress management and child and youth care. Julie integrates a developmental and psychodynamic approach to her practice. She has been trained and using Somatic Experiencing® in her practice since 2016. She is an approved SE Training Assistant in Ontario, Canada and various US states (NY, NJ, VA). She is also a Beginning and Intermediate Level Personal Session Provider for SE trainees approved through Somatic Experiencing International and Clinical Supervisor, which enables her to provide trauma-informed care through modalities such as Somatic Experiencing® and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Julie’s therapeutic work is rooted in understanding the unique developmental needs of individuals, whether they are children, youth, or adults, recognizing that everyone’s healing journey is different. She works from a strengths-based, solution-focused approach that honours the individual’s experience and fosters a strong therapeutic relationship, a key element in achieving positive therapeutic outcomes.
Her deep commitment to supporting others is reflected in her broad experience within various community organizations and her specialized focus on First Responders, Veterans, and Healthcare Professionals. Julie has worked in diverse settings, such as hospital-based child and youth counselling, community mental health agencies, and alternative school programs. She also provides counselling services through Medavie Blue Cross, City of Ottawa First Responders, and Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program for the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.).
As a passionate clinician, Julie emphasizes a client-centred approach that meets each person where they are, not where they are expected to be. She is dedicated to building trust and providing compassionate care that fosters healing and resilience. Julie’s expertise and commitment have earned her recognition, including the prestigious Laureate Award of Excellence.
Julie’s practice is in the Ottawa Valley, where she was born and raised, and she continues to prioritize helping others, especially First Responders and Healthcare Professionals, who often face unique challenges related to trauma and stress.
To connect with Julie, individuals can reach out through various professional networks or by leaving a message via her contact form.
