Julia Patkin is a therapist at Eden Valley in Burlington, Vermont. She sees people ages 11 and older and takes a whole-person approach to therapy. This post introduces her background, methods, and how to reach her.
A whole-person approach
Julia sees connection to others, to nature, and to self as central to the human experience, and she sees every part of life as able to affect health and well-being. She brings curiosity, compassion, and openness to each session.
Beyond psychotherapy, Julia is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Reiki Master. She believes positive lifestyle change can be part of healing. Mindfulness and somatic practices, including yoga and meditation, are a steady part of her own life.
How Julia works
Julia combines mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and a strengths-based approach. She draws on:
- Mindfulness-based practices
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-based therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
What Julia works on
- OCD and phobias: trained in ERP
- PTSD: trained in Prolonged Exposure to help clients process and move through trauma. Learn more in our post on what PE treatment looks like.
- Holistic health and wellness: bringing her health coaching background into therapy
- Mindfulness and somatic practices: yoga, meditation, and body-based awareness
- Grief and loss: finding meaning through hardship and living after loss, through mindfulness, reflection, and connection
Training
- Master's in Social Work, University of Vermont (2026)
- Bachelor's in Social Work, University of Vermont (2025)
- Graduate internship at Eden Valley, providing psychotherapy in the office and at Colchester High School
- Internship at the Heineberg Community Senior Center, providing counseling and leading mindfulness and arts-based groups
- Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (August 2025), after two years of training through the University of Vermont's Osher Center
- Reiki Master
What colleagues say
“Julia is such a gift to her clients and colleagues! Her thoughtfulness, grounding presence, and compassion make her such an attuned and reflective clinician. Her ability to listen, validate and meet folks where they are at makes her an excellent professional and person.”
A colleague at Eden Valley
“Julia is fantastic at meeting individuals where they are, offering kindness, compassion, and genuine understanding every step of the way. She is incredibly thoughtful and attuned to the present moment, bringing that same care and intentionality both in and out of the therapeutic space.”
A colleague at Eden Valley
How to get started
To work with Julia, use our contact page or call Eden Valley at (802) 333-0112. Appointments are available in person at 95 College St, Burlington, VT, and by teletherapy. You can also read Julia's team page.
This post is general information about a clinician, not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
Frequently asked questions
What ages does Julia Patkin work with?
People ages 11 and older.
Does Julia provide ERP and Prolonged Exposure?
Yes. She is trained in ERP for OCD and phobias and in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
What is a Health and Wellness Coach?
Julia is Nationally Board Certified as a Health and Wellness Coach, which supports positive lifestyle change alongside therapy.
