Julia Jeffery Garza, RP, M.A. Counselling Psych.

Registered Psychotherapist

  • 343-308-9268
  • julia.j.ocp@gmail.com
  • 356 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

    Suite 201

  • $160
  • English
  • In-Person, Virtual
  • Individual Therapy
  • Identity, Life Transitions, Cultural Self-Exploration, 2SLGBTQIA+, Existential, Meaning-Making, Interpersonal Relationships
  • I am part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
  • I have been practicing psychotherapy since January 2023.
Julia Jeffery Garza | Ontario Counselling and Psychotherapy

"The road in is not the same road out." - Karen Solie

Hello and welcome!

Taking the step to seek therapy can feel overwhelming, so I’d like to share a bit about myself to help you decide if I could be the right fit for you. My name is Julia (She/They), and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am also an EMDR Therapist and completed my certification through EMDRIA in 2026.

I am committed to helping my clients reconnect with their authentic selves and discover a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment. I recognize the immense challenges posed by the world and the systems of oppression we navigate, and my aim is to support clients in living more authentically alongside their diverse responsibilities. I work with individuals aged 13 and older, particularly those navigating life transitions, anxiety, neurodivergence, intercultural and relational challenges, identity exploration, LGBTQIA2S+, sexuality and intimacy issues, and self-esteem struggles.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, harm-reductive, sex-positive, and person-centred, drawing from attachment theory, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, existential perspectives, psychodynamic approaches, and emotion-focused modalities. I prioritize fostering a collaborative environment where creativity, self-expression, and humour are welcomed, as I believe they can be powerful tools for self-exploration and vulnerability.

In our work together, I strive to honour your goals, boundaries, and the unique expertise you hold regarding your own lived experiences. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I am here to support you in ways that align with your needs.

If you feel that we may be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I look forward to the possibility of connecting with you!

Accessibility notice: The office unfortunately does not have elevator access, which may present barriers for those with mobility challenges. Virtual sessions are available as an alternative.

My lived experience includes

  • Arts and Music
  • Blended Family/Divorce/Separation
  • Disability - Invisible
  • Grief/Loss
  • Migration
  • Neurodivergence
  • Religion
  • Spirituality (Non-Religious)
  • Suicide
  • Trauma

List of Degrees

  • 2023 - M.A. Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
  • 2019 - B.A. Psychology with Specialization in Health Psychology, Carleton University

List of Certifications

  • 2022 - Registered Psychotherapist - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

List of Professional Development

  • 2026 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: How Metaphors Unravel the Mystery of Eating Difficulties with Dr. Anita Johnston (In progress)
  • 2026 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: Working with Dissociation: Clinical Considerations for Trauma Therapists with Jenifer Freedy
  • 2026 - EMDRIA Approved Basic EMDR Training - Suzanne Aitkins, M.A., RP., EMDRIA-Approved Trainer
  • 2025 - Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies, Coursera
  • 2025 - 2SLGBTQ+ Foundations Course - Rainbow Health Ontario
  • 2024 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: The Cycle of Self-Destructive Behaviour with Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA
  • 2024 - Innovations in Treatment: A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Approach for Clients on the Autism Spectrum with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
  • 2024 - Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher
  • 2024 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: Helping Clients Deal with Rejection with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps
  • 2024 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: Therapy with South Asian Clients with Pooja Mamidanna
  • 2023 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: Polyvagal Theory and its Role in Treating Trauma with Deb Dana
  • 2023 - An Introduction to NARM: The NeuroAffective Relational Model for Working with Complex Trauma with Lisa Gillispie, NARM Training Institute (1.5 hours)
  • 2023 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: The Critical Role of Relationship in Trauma Treatment with Courtney Armstrong
  • 2023 - Mind Body Training Institute Webinar: Helping Clients Navigate Climate Anxiety - Mental Health in a Warming World with Dr. Thomas Doherty
  • 2023 - Introduction to Sandplay Therapy with Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy
  • 2023 - Nature-Informed Therapy with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  • 2023 - Using an Africentric Framework in Mental Health Care with Black Mental Health Canada
  • 2022 - TASC Steps to Recognize Thoughts of Suicide and Engage Safety Resources with Living Works

List of Relevant Work Experience

  • 2020-2022 - Supervised Access Program, Visit Monitor - Family Services Ottawa
  • 2014-2020 - Daycare Assistant - Daisies and Dragons Daycare
  • 2018-2019 - Research Assistant - Carleton University Developmental Psychology Lab
  • 2018-2019 - Undergraduate Mentor - Carleton University Psychology Department Mentorship Program
  • 2017 - Recreation Assistant - Vista Centre Brain Injury Services

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