Julia Perretta

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Oregon and California, specializing in couples therapy, relationships, trauma, and personal growth.

I earned my Master of Science degree from Lewis & Clark Graduate School in 2012 and completed my postgraduate clinical training and supervision in Austin, Texas in 2014.
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My work is grounded in attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and the understanding that meaningful change happens through both emotional insight and lived experience.

I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic approaches, and other experiential modalities to help individuals and couples better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create more fulfilling relationships.
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My additional training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)

My clinical work includes:
Relationships and couples therapy: Communication challenges, recurring conflict, infidelity, rebuilding trust, separation, divorce, and co-parenting. I also specialize in working with non-traditional and non monogamous relationships (e.g. poly couples and families).
Trauma and attachment: Understanding the impact of past experiences, healing relational wounds, and developing greater emotional safety.
Anxiety and mood: Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and emotional regulation.
Eating disorders and body image: Supporting a more compassionate relationship with food, body, and self through body-positive and HAES-aligned care.
Substance use and behavioral patterns: Exploring the habits and coping strategies that interfere with well-being.
Attention and executive functioning: Navigating the emotional and relational challenges associated with ADHD.