Clinician Highlight

Meet Julia!

Julia Wass, SWT

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Julia obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and French from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She is currently a graduate student at The Ohio State University, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. 

Julia has experience working with all ages in residential, day treatment, and outpatient mental healthcare settings. Prior to working at Keller Counseling and Associates, she worked in multiple higher level of care settings in the field of pediatric behavioral health, as well as working as a crisis counselor for adolescents and adults. Julia has clinical interests in treating anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. She believes in a client-led approach to therapy, and strives to meet you where you are to help you achieve your goals. In session, she utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Julia works with clients age 16 and older, and is available for appointments in person or via telehealth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. She is supervised by Abby Sillaman, LISW-S. 

In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the violin, speaking French, reading, coloring, and going for walks and bike rides.

What is one of your Top 10 bucket list items? 

“I would love to travel to other countries. Italy and Greece are two countries I hope to go to someday.”

Would you rather have someone create a painting, song, poem, novel or movie about you? 

“ A song because I love music. I also speak French and am super passionate about the language, so it would be cool if the lyrics were in French. "


What do you like to do in your spare time?

“In my spare time, I like to read, journal, paint my nails, listen to music, play the violin, and spend time in nature. ”

What could you give a 40 minute presentation on without any preparation, non work related? 

“Baby animals and pets! I could talk about my mini goldendoodle, Cooper, all day long. ”

What is your go to snack? 

“It varies based on what I feel like in the moment, but I can always go for crunchy snacks like pretzels, chips, and crackers.”