Dr. Julie Highstreet, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Julie Highstreet earned her doctorate in clinical psychology. Dr. Julie has experience with individual and group therapy and psychological evaluations in a variety of settings including forensic sites, hospitals, and day programs focused on individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. She provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and individual therapy for teens and adults, and specializes in helping individuals with neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD) as well as anxiety, adjustment, and life transitions such as college. Dr. Julie uses evidence-based treatments for trauma-related issues such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her interventions include Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Self Psychology, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a First-Line Evidence-Based Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as recommended by the current American Psychological Association (APA)’s Clinical Practice Guidelines . You can read more about CPT here or click here for a brief video explaining CPT. Several randomized clinical trials and effectiveness studies have provided evidence for CPT significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression among survivors of various trauma including but not limited to combat, sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
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Dr. Julie offers individual counseling and psychological evaluation services for ages 16 and older. Her counseling sessions are $150/hour. Please click here for information about her psychological evaluation services.
A Word from Dr. Julie
Dr. Julie understands that deciding who to trust in sharing your questions and concerns can be a difficult and important decision. Dr. Julie works to build a safe space where you can feel heard and supported. With her genuine and nonjudgmental approach, she excels at building trust to help reduce the shame, fear, and anger that often come out of trauma and other difficult life experiences. Her client-centered approach emphasizes a person’s strengths, and she utilizes an integrative approach to adapt different evidence-based techniques to meet you where you are. As a member of PSYPACT, Dr. Julie offers telehealth in 42 participating states.
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What Clients say about Our Evaluations
“I am really grateful to have found Columbia Psychology Healing Center and will recommend your practice to anyone in need. Thanks again for giving me clarity with your answers, it’s super helpful and understood. I feel like I am headed in the right direction towards healing.”
“I feel better and less alone. You’ve helped me more than my five previous counselors combined.”
“The evaluation and subsequent treatment I’ve received have really helped me in a lot of ways, and my life is definitely taking an unexpected and awesome turn. I really appreciate it.”
