Julia solem
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep" - Romans 12:15
• Virtual appointments only •
At the heart of my work is the privilege of entering into the vulnerable spaces of people’s lives to walk alongside them as they pursue healing and wholeness. My hope is to be a compassionate companion, offering both grace and truth.
I believe God’s design for us is to be integrated in body, soul, and spirit, so I am intentional about pursuing a holistic approach to healing. I have personally experienced the astounding grace and love of God, and it is now my joy to partner with Him in His work of healing and restoration, all for His glory!
Areas of Interest
● Identity development, self-worth, shame, and guilt
● Anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and OCD
● Relationship dynamics and interpersonal difficulties
● Emotional regulation and patterns of instability
● Trauma and vicarious trauma
● Sexuality, sexual trauma, and sexual development
● Addictive and unwanted behavior patterns
● Spiritual formation, faith integration, and spiritual struggles
● Works with women ages 16 and older
Education
M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Minnesota State University Moorhead
B.A. Global Studies, Concordia College
Advance Training
● Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
● EMDR 2.0 Advanced Training
● EMDR DeTUR Protocol (Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing)
● Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
● Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Traumatized Individuals
● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
Julia began counseling at Valley Christian Counseling & Wellness in 2022. She became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in North Dakota in 2024 and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota in 2026. She maintains licensure in both North Dakota and Minnesota