Areas of Focus & Expertise • Mental Health & Stressors: Helping clients navigate anxiety, grief, depression, and general life stressors. • Trauma & Abuse: Providing specialized care for individuals processing PTSD, spiritual abuse, and the effects of sexual abuse and trauma. • Family & Relationship Dynamic: Working with individuals and families in crisis, including parenting challenges, blended families, and navigating teen-related difficulties. • Grief & Loss: Supporting clients through profound losses, such as the death of a loved one or going through a divorce. Therapeutic Style & Approach • Gentle & Attuned: Described as having a gentle and kind demeanor. She is not pushy and intentionally match her client's mood to ensure they feel joined and less alone. • Balanced Feedback: She speaks very supportively but possess the clinical skill to seamlessly shift between warm support and therapeutic challenge to effectively address the problem at hand. Background & Experience • Clinical Longevity: Brings more than 25 years of experience to their practice. • Local Leadership: Previously founded a counseling center in the Santa Cruz area several years ago. • Academic Background: Has an extensive background in the educational realm, having worked as both a professor and the Director of a Graduate program. She currently continues to teach a few graduate classes alongside her therapy practice.

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Ms. Carboni helped me through some very difficult times. I found her to be very empathetic and easy to talk to.

MMVerified patient

Julie has been an amazing support to us and has helped us navigate our relationship challenges. She has gone above and beyond with practical advice; always with empathetic care for our situation. We had moved and tried other therapists but ended up going back to Julie. We would recommend her to anyone who needs guidance.

QTVerified patient

I have appreciated that Julie has helped my husband and me navigate periodic family issues for over a decade. She's always been supportive and helpful. She is quick to reply to emails and schedule appointments.

KHVerified patient

Julie is professional and gentle in her approach during our counseling sessions. I like that she uses her faith in God and practical advice to guide me in my life's ups and downs. I highly recommend Julie to anyone who is looking for a wonderful and supportive therapist

JHVerified patient