Julie M. Simon, MA, MBA, MFT is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Life Coach with a full-time private practice specializing in the treatment of overeating and associated mood disorders. In addition to her education and twenty-plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, Julie is a Certified Personal Trainer with twenty-five years of experience designing personalized exercise and nutritional programs for various populations. Julie graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, with both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She also holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.
Julie's profesional experience with and personal journey through childhood trauma, weight challenges and body, brain, and spiritual imbalances led to the creation of the Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery and Follow-up Program. The Program, which she has been running for nineteen years, offers clients an alternative to dieting by addressing the mind, body and spirit imbalances underlying overeating.
In addition to the treatment of overeating, Julie offers psychotherpy and coaching for the following issues: Mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety; Relationship challenges, including marriage, couple and family counseling; Career development and transitions, work related stress; Recovery from childhood dysfunction and trauma; Communication skills; Self-care skills; Parenting challenges; Life transitions; women's issues;Codependency; Grief and Loss, and Assertiveness training.
Julie is an inspiring and motivating health and wellness educator and speaker with a keen psychological acumen and wealth of nutrition and fitness knowledge. She has presented seminars and workshops on overcoming overeating and related topics to both lay and professional audiences fo the past two decades. Her presentations have been popular and well received.
You can contact Ms. Simon at www.overeatingrecovery.com