“We have spent the last ten years searching for a therapist that was the right fit for our son. We visited therapists that were just “OK” or adequate, and others who just wanted a regular weekly fee. It got to the point where my son refused to go to anyone new and I didn’t think there was anyone who could really give us the support we needed. I found Julie by pure luck doing a search for professionals specializing in teen issues. The moment we walked into her office, my son and I felt a sincere, dedicated, honest energy. Julie not only connected with my son right away, she and I had found that we had many things in common that gave her unique insight and empathy for our family. As a result, my 13 year old son has seen her continuously for nearly two years, my 16 year old daughter has occasional vent sessions, and I have also visited her on my own for one on one support. I have recommended her to friends and will continue to do so. She is a unique mix of realism and professionalism that is hard to come by. We feel extremely lucky to have her in our lives.”

“I used to get really aggravated and stressed out. Julie helps me calm down and focus on the little things instead of becoming overwhelmed with the whole situation. She helps me break it down to more manageable pieces.”

“As a parent, one of the most difficult, helpless feelings to have is when you feel incapable of helping your own child navigate through emotionally challenging times. I had reached a point where I knew my four children needed support beyond what I was capable of providing and I began a desperate search to find a therapist that could meet the complex emotional needs of each of my children and fast track our journey of healing. Two of my four children were self-harming and grappling with thoughts of suicide. There was a dark cloud of depression and anxiety looming over us until we had the great fortune of meeting Julie Manente. Julie is a literal lifesaver. She entered our lives at a time when things seemed overwhelmingly hopeless and with each weekly session my children had, our hope became increasingly renewed. Her genuine compassion, understanding, patience, and ability to connect with each of my children in their own time provided the nurturing, supportive, and safe healing environment necessary to achieve lasting change. I am happy to say that each of my four children are thriving today thanks to our journey of healing with Julie. I am forever grateful for our lifesaver, Julie!”

“Julie and I have been colleagues in the field for more than 20 years. I have consulted with her on the most challenging of cases and she has offered her expertise in the most caring and empathetic ways. I have often referred family members of clients to her and the feedback I receive about her is always positive. Julie has made an amazing difference in the families she has worked with, her clinical skills and expertise can be seen by the parents who need the support and the youths who need the focus.”

“Julie has helped our daughter find coping skills in dealing with her depression and anxiety! She has helped her tap into finding her voice and encouraged her to keep pressing forward. It takes a village to raise a child, it truly is a TEAM effort! So happy to have Julie as head coach!”

“I have had the opportunity and pleasure to be a colleague of Julie’s for over 15 years. She is a very experienced therapist who has a wealth of different clinical strategies to help others. I have seen her work through difficult family dynamics and help teens and parents find their own paths forward with grace and incredible connection. She has the ability to connect with a wide range of people. I have and continue to refer people to her with absolute confidence that they will find a skilled and caring professional.
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“Julie BeDell has been our family therapist for nearly 7 years.  She has been instrumental in getting us through many challenges and life’s changes.  We always appreciate her calm demeanor, warm smile and true caring nature.  She is simply the best!”

“To say that Julie saved my daughter’s life may sound extreme, but I along with my husband believe this 100%. My husband and I came to Julie, desperate and scared. Within a short amount of time, we knew we were in the right place. Julie got it. She was calm, confident, direct and somehow knew exactly how to comfort us. We left that first session feeling hope for our daughter and our family for the first time in several years. Julie told us to trust her, she knew she would be able to connect with our daughter...and she DID! Our daughter resistantly walked into Julie’s office and somehow one hour later she left agreeing to return. That was just the beginning of our journey and the healing of our family. Our daughter is currently in her Junior Year of college, doing amazing and guess who she wants to see when she comes home....you guessed it, JULIE!”

“I am a current client of Julie’s. I didn’t know what to expect from therapy but my parents wanted me to go and “talk to someone”. Julie was so nice and she made me feel comfortable and before I knew it I was talking about things I never thought I would. She didn’t judge me or make me feel bad about my thoughts or mistakes. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have someone to talk to about all of the things on my mind.”

“Julie and I have worked in collaboration on several cases over the years. When I receive a referral and learn that Julie is involved in the case, I look forward to connecting with her . Juiie’s clinical skills are top-notch and her ability to individually tailor treatment plans to unique and complicated cases is remarkable. ”