About me:
Hi, I’m Julie. I’m a spiritual director and dream worker, as well as a chaplain in a retirement community with over 15 years of ministry experience. I’m also a caregiver supporting multiple family members living with chronic and terminal illness.
I’m a companion to those who are seeking deeper connection with the Holy in their everyday life, especially those who are looking outside of a specific religious background or framework, those who are living with grief, and those who are caregivers, personally and/or professionally.
I’m passionate about helping people develop their innate capacity to listen to the invitational summons of the Still, Small Voice and notice the small ways the mystery of the Holy breaks into everyday life, in every season.
I believe in the power of dreams to help guide us through the process of becoming whole, grounded people and to keep us connected to Spirit. I also am someone who integrates creative practices into my work and my personal spiritual rhythms.
I’m a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Grief Counselor-Certified (not clinical or licensed mental health expert, but I would be glad to refer you to one). In previous chapters of my life, I’ve been a youth minister, lifeguard, pool operator, swim coach and swim lesson instructor, and a marching band woodwind technician (and still do this every fall).
I’m a graduate of The Haden Institute’s Spiritual Direction Certification program and graduate March 2027 from their Dreamwork Certification program. In addition, I have my Masters of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, a Bachelors of Music in Music Education (flute and voice) and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Longwood University.
My husband Jeff and I live in Virginia, where he serves as a hospital chaplain.
When I’m not companioning folks, I enjoy connecting and spending time with people I love, reading, journaling, collaging, writing, playing flute in the local pops band, burning a good candle and enjoying herbal tea, and taking photos with my phone camera when I get excited about the little things around me.
I look forward to connect with you and send you all the best in the moment these words find you.
What it’s like to work with me:
“Learning to listen to my dreams and discovering the messages and guidance they have for me has opened up a realm of understanding that has been transformative. Julie is an incredibly skilled teacher and companion on this path of discovery. Her wise insights and gentle nudges have been so helpful to me and I recommend her programs to anyone interested in encountering their own inner knowing through dreamwork.”
-Judy N
"I have to thank you again for yesterday! I cannot put into words how helpful it was! You really heard what I was trying to say and responded with exactly the ideas and questions and encouragement I needed. I am very grateful for that, and I do believe I, with your help, have taken a big step forward."
"You have this incredible way with words, turning of phrases, finding ways to clarify things for me in ways I’ve never heard anyone else share. Thank you.”
"You know how to offer help when needed and how to be a presence while I work through my life crises. You do that very well."
“Julie's work with imagery as introspective tool is truly inspiring. By leading the way with her own honest expression, she creates a supportive space for others to do the same.”
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