Julie Pike
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
I teach concrete tools to help people take action in service of their values, rather than their emotions. I believe all people can learn to live joyfully.
I’ve specialized in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders and related conditions since 1998. Unfortunately, the most common question I hear is, “Why haven’t I ever been told there’s effective treatment for this?” I wish I could give an answer. I can’t. The most important point is this: You don’t have to suffer the rest of your life. You don’t have to “deal with” anxiety and stress as an untreatable, chronic, and lifelong condition to be bandaged and nursed. You can get better. I can’t promise or predict what “better” looks like for you–but there is always room for improvement. Some people I see go through brief treatment (8-10 sessions), and never have to address their problems again. Others come in a few times a year, or every few years, as life changes. Some clients do have symptoms throughout their lives–however, they report that the frequency, the intensity, and the duration of the upsets are reduced. I have a remarkable job: I get to help people walk through pain and come out the other side. I get to help them live their lives to the fullest and according to their own values, rather than in the service of fear or the avoidance of discomfort. I’m privileged to provide effective solutions that allow people to move on in their lives and become the human beings they aspire to be. In turn, they spread the message and share the tools they’ve learned, helping other people. I hope that you find here the help you’re seeking.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Eating Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- People who are bisexual
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Reality Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$160per session
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Google Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
3133, North Carolina
Certificates
Postdoctoral Internship
Duke University
Counseling and Psychological Services
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dartmouth Medical School
Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine
Education
Southern Methodist University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1994