Julie Mayer Norvilas, LMFT
Midlife and relationship-focused therapist
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- Warm collaborative style
- Attachment aware work
- Video and phone sessions
About Julie
Julie draws on 16 years of experience combining relationship-focused methods with individual coaching techniques. She guides people to notice patterns rooted in attachment and family history, then practices new ways of relating. Sessions often include skill-building for communication, boundaries, and coping with overwhelm.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with emotionally-focused work to address intimacy and connection. She also uses elements from the Gottman method to strengthen relationship interactions and mindfulness practices to help manage anxiety and stress.
Julie has worked with people across the life cycle and brings particular attention to blended family dynamics, caregiving stress, and attachment wounds. She offers both live video and phone sessions to fit therapy into busy routines. Language of service is English, and international clients are accepted.
To begin, Julie asks people to identify practical goals and then co-create steps to meet them. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, California, New York
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they react to closeness and safety, and then practice new responses for better connection. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and acceptance, giving clients a steady space to talk through what matters and set personal goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify the emotions beneath conflicts and build new interactions to strengthen bonds.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adapts the work as progress is made.
Her practice uses live video and phone sessions, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day. Video sessions allow for face-to-face connection and use of visual cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. If you want to confirm which session types are currently offered, double-check before booking so arrangements match your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and curious, combining client-centered listening with emotionally-focused techniques and practical skill-building for communication and coping.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Julie has 16 years of clinical experience working with people across the life cycle on relationship and individual concerns.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and New York, and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and Julie accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography states the use of live video sessions and phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Julie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.