On the outside, you look like you have it together.
On the inside, something has shifted. Maybe it's burnout. Maybe depression.
Maybe something quieter—a loss of connection with your work, with others, with yourself.
The strategies that worked before aren't working now.
You've done therapy.
You've talked it through.
But talking about it isn't the same as moving through it. You're ready for something different.
Someone who understands the layers of what's happening—the nervous system, the body, the patterns that keep repeating.
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You need more than talk. You need a place to reconnect.
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About Me
Hi. I'm Julie Cardoza, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California), Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant (US & Canada).
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I've been working in the field of mental health for over 25 years.
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I'm not about talk therapy. My work is Somatic EMDR—meeting you where you are and allowing change to emerge.
It's body-based, depth-oriented, and intentionally paced.
It honors the profound connection between mind and body, recognizing that healing happens when we address both in relationship.​​
My Approach
My approach honors the profound connection between mind and body, recognizing that healing happens when we address both.
I draw from Neuroscience, Somatic Therapy, Polyvagal-Informed Practices (Nervous System), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create an integrative and comprehensive framework for emotional well-being. My approach incorporates trauma-informed mindfulness, and breathwork practices from my yoga and somatic practices training and background. I also offer animal-assisted therapy, which can be particularly effective for nervous system regulation and building trust in the therapeutic relationship. I help move beyond talk therapy to experience real, lasting change.
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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
Animal-assisted therapy with Talu, is a 4-year-old Shih Tzu mix rescue (AKC Good Citizen/Therapy Dog in Training), He provides gentle support for nervous system regulation and building trust.
Talu brings his own healing journey to the therapeutic space offering non-judgmental presence that can be especially helpful for those navigating trauma and transitions.
Services
Individual Therapy for Adults
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the intersection of physical and emotional health. Using an integrative approach that combines neuroscience, somatic awareness, and evidence-based practices, I help clients understand their nervous system patterns and develop practical tools for healing and regulation through polyvagal and somatic-informed EMDR Therapy.
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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 am one of a few mental health practitioners specifically trained in the intersection of trauma, physical and emotional health especially midlife identity shifts, and the menopause transition. This is the emerging field of reproductive mental health. This unique understanding of the complexity of the midlife transitional phase and hormonal changes (whether due to surgical/medical menopause) or perimenopause, menopause intersect with nervous system regulation and trauma responses.
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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 at the Trauma Therapist Institute, I offer consultation for therapists developing their EMDR and trauma therapy skills.
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Discover more information on the Services for Therapists Page
CONTACT ME
Contact me today to schedule a free consultation or inquire about my services. Please do not include private information, as this is a non-secure outreach form.
