Meet Julia (she/her/Ella): a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist in Twin Cities, MN

a warm welcome from Julia, bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist in the Twin Cities, MN

I hope people feel seen, welcomed, and safe being themselves, especially during messy or uncertain moments. I want them to know that therapy can be warm, curious, and collaborative. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.

What shapes how I show up

I offer honesty and a space to exhale, shaped by my own lived experiences growing up in a mixed-status Mexican immigrant household, navigating life as a neurodivergent person, and being the first in my family to pursue higher education. I know what it’s like to feel unseen, to be asked to adapt in ways that cost pieces of yourself.

Who I support

I often support people navigating intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, heightened emotional intensity, and relationship difficulties, especially for those who have felt “too much” or “not enough”. I support individuals experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, and making space for individuals to find ways to better understand themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around them. I am also a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist in the Twin Cities, MN.

How we might work together

I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore the many parts of us that show up in response to pain, as well as CBT, ICBT, and somatic mindfulness to build practical tools for managing distress. I also use Brainspotting to support trauma work. My approaches seek to resource you in building understanding, regulation, and self-compassion.

What people say about working with me

They describe my presence as calm, gentle, and curious, and that I co-create a space that feels collaborative and grounded. They share that they appreciate that I follow up on what matters to them and remember their interests and life goals.

A little more about me

I learned from a young age about the pressure of trying to carry a family forward, the loss of connection to cultural roots, and the need to reclaim joy and rest. My own healing and community connections remind me that therapy is about creating space where we can be more fully ourselves.

Outside of work, I love playing guitar, going on walks, or enjoying a really great cup of coffee or tea. To recharge, I'm thrifting, watching horror movies, or going to heavy metal or alt concerts

A gentle invitation

If anything here resonated with you, that matters. Taking the first step toward support can feel like a lot, and there's no pressure to have it all figured out before you reach out.

Book a free initial consultation with our team to learn more about working with Julia — a relaxed, no-commitment conversation where you can ask questions, share a little about what's bringing you in, and get a feel for whether working together feels right.

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About the Author

Merrily Young-Hye Sadlovsky (she/her/hers), MSW, LICSW, LCSW, is a therapist, clinical supervisor, and co-owner of MindBalance Mental Health Care, an independent holistic mental health practice serving Minneapolis and individuals across Minnesota. She is an EMDRIA EMDR-Certified Therapist and teaches clinical courses as an adjunct faculty member in an MSW program in Minneapolis. Her work focuses on culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy supporting adoptees, BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQ communities, and college and graduate students navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions.

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