New Start Therapy

Julia Flood, LCSW, is the founder of New Start Therapy, a private practice specializing in couples therapy and individual therapy. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Julia brings a unique blend of approaches to her practice, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Bader-Pearson's Developmental Model, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her extensive background and diverse therapeutic methods enable her to tailor sessions to meet the specific needs of each individual or couple.

Julia's approach is centered around understanding how our thoughts, feelings, and patterns of interactions with others affect our experience of life. She believes in empowering individuals and couples to break out of negative cycles and find practical solutions to improve their relationships and overall well-being. Her commitment to addressing clients as whole people, on an emotional, mental, social, and spiritual level, sets her apart as a compassionate and effective therapist.

Therapy Approaches

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of Julia's specialties, focusing on understanding the underlying feelings and patterns of communication that fuel arguments. Bader-Pearson's Developmental Model is another approach she uses, which integrates insights from attachment theory, differentiation theory, and neuroscience to help couples practice new communication tools and skills. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her repertoire, focusing on how thoughts and feelings affect behavior and teaching individuals to change destructive patterns. Lastly, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to treat anxiety and depression by teaching individuals to defuse pessimistic mental voices and commit to leading a purposeful life.

Meet The Therapist

Julia Flood, LCSW, has been working in the mental health field since 1996. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has been married for almost 30 years, with two teenagers. Julia understands the joys and struggles that marriage and family can bring and is committed to supporting individuals and couples through the challenges they face.