On the outside, you look like you have it together.
On the inside, something has shifted.
Here, you don’t have to hold it all together alone.
Maybe it’s burnout. Maybe depression.
Or something quieter—a loss of connection with your work, with others, or with yourself.
The strategies that once worked aren’t working anymore.
You may have done therapy before.
You’ve talked it through.
But insight alone doesn’t always create change.
You’re ready for something different.
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Someone who understands the deeper layers—the nervous system, the body, and the patterns that continue to repeat beneath awareness.
You need more than conversation.
You need a place to reconnect.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Julie Cardoza, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant serving clinicians across the U.S. and Canada.
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I have worked in the field of mental health for over 25 years.
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My work moves beyond traditional talk therapy.—
My approach is Somatic EMDR—meeting you where you are and allowing change to emerge naturally.
It is body-based, depth-oriented, and intentionally paced, honoring the profound connection between mind and body.
My Approach
My approach integrates neuroscience, somatic therapy, Polyvagal-informed practices, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into a comprehensive framework for emotional healing.
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Drawing from trauma-informed mindfulness, breathwork, and my background in yoga and somatic practices, therapy focuses on helping the nervous system reorganize rather than simply managing symptoms.
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The goal is lasting change through direct experience—not insight alone.
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Discover more about EMDR Therapy, Somatic Therapy and other modalities here
CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #41066
EMDR Therapy & Consultation
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Animal Assisted Therapy
Talu, a 4-year-old Shih Tzu mix rescue (AKC Good Citizen; Therapy Dog in Training), offers gentle support for nervous system regulation and the development of safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship.
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His calm, nonjudgmental presence can be especially supportive for individuals navigating trauma, transitions, and emotional overwhelm. elm.
Services
Individual Therapy for Adults
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the intersection of physical and emotional health.
Using somatic and polyvagal-informed EMDR therapy, clients learn to understand nervous system patterns and develop practical tools for regulation, resilience, and healing.
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Standard Session (45-50 Min) $175
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Private Pay Only; FSA, HSA accepted; Superbills Available
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In-Person (Fresno, California) or Telehealth (Throughout California)
Therapy for Women in Midlife
I specialize in the intersection of trauma, physical health, and midlife transitions, including perimenopause, menopause, and medically induced hormonal change.
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These transitions often interact with nervous system regulation, identity shifts, and unresolved trauma responses. Therapy supports stabilization, integration, and adaptation during this significant life phase.
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Discover more information and resources on the Therapy Women's Health Page:
Consultation for Therapists
As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and former adjunct faculty with the Trauma Therapist Institute, I provide consultation for therapists developing advanced EMDR and trauma therapy skills.
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Discover more information on the Services for Therapists Page
CONTACT ME
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