About Us
West Metro Therapy LLC
West Metro Therapy LLC is a mental health service provider based in the Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN area. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to individuals and families in the community. Our therapist, Julie Richter offers a wide range of therapy and mental health services, including child/parenting therapy, relational therapy, substance use/addiction, ADHD/OCD, age-related illnesses, anger management, anxiety, special needs, career counseling, divorce, eating disorders, sexual abuse, sports performance, trauma and PTSD, women's issues, grief, infidelity, bisexual, lesbian, LGBTQ+ life transitions, marital and premarital therapy, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum therapy, self-esteem, self-harming, and sex therapy. Our services are available both online and in-person, providing flexibility for our clients. At West Metro Therapy LLC, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing the mind, body, and spirit in each session. Our goal is to help you achieve balance and wellness in your life.
Experience and Qualifications
Julie Richter, M.A., LMFT
Julie holds degrees from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator, she specializes in assisting families with young children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges in daily functioning or aspiring to achieve a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle.
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Employing a diverse range of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, Julie tailors her methods to meet the unique needs of clients. Her goal is to foster positive growth and optimal functioning in their daily lives. She encourages clients to integrate insight, rational thinking, assertiveness, goal-setting, and problem-solving techniques into their routines, empowering them to pursue and attain their life goals.
Utilizing systems theory and methods, Julie enhances each client's comprehension and utilization of the surrounding systems to support their identified goals, fostering meaningful contributions to society. Recognizing that life is an ever-evolving journey filled with unexpected challenges, Julie invites individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery, develop skills for optimal growth in all aspects of life, and harness their inherent strengths.