Hi!

My name is Julia. I’m an Autistic, Bisexual psychotherapist (MA) based in Ottawa, Ontario. I have a background in psychology and sociology. And I have a lot to say! Mostly about mental health and modern, Western culture. I created this website so I could write freely about topics that are interesting and important to me. I wanted a way to reach people and to give people a way to reach me. So, check out my most recent posts! Check out my book summaries! And if the urge hits ya, send me an email! I’m not currently taking on clients.

Here are my most recent posts:

Tabletop Therapy: Mental Health Benefits of Dungeons and Dragons

I’ve come to the conclusion that there is something potentially very beneficial for mental health and relationship development in the D&D world.

Autism and Trauma: The Autistic Trauma Narrative and Nervous-System

Trauma symptoms may set in in response to things that feel traumatic to the person, but are generally considered banal to the average neuro-typical.

Avoidance: Owning Up to the Life You Deserve

Most of us have a vision of the future where things come easily, work and relationships and happiness don't require too much effort. Avoidance happens because we want to preserve that image. We are, on some level, willing to sacrifice our happiness in the moment for the chance of happiness in the future.

Get to know me

  • I am a huge dog lover

  • I’m a chocolate snob

  • I’m a fantasy geek

  • I’m a Dungeons and Dragons player, and I’m learning to be a Dugeon Master

  • I am spiritually minded

  • I am an avid reader (fantasy, poetry, psychology and sociology — my favorite authors are Holly Black, Andrea Gibson, Devon Price, and Naomi Klien respectively)

  • I am the oldest sibling of four (we were all born within six years)

  • I grew up in rural Ontario (my home town had a population of less then 70 people)

  • I was a competitve dancer growing up (in, like, every genre including tap)

  • I do art in my free time (I taught myself to sketch using youtube videos during Covid)

  • I try to travel to a new country every year

  • I’ve been doing Yoga regularly since 2020