Meet Dr. Julie Myers
Julie Myers, PsyD, MSCP
Psychologist
Clinical Psychopharmacologist
Licensed in CA, NY, and WI
Telehealth available statewide
Expert and compassionate psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, focusing on behavioral health and emotional resilience for a range of mental health conditions.
Contact Dr. Myers, directly & confidentially
Text or phone: 858-414-1079
E-mail: JM@PointLomaClinic.com
About Me
From the very first session, you will receive practical suggestions to gain self-control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach is non-confrontational and self-empowering, with goals tailored to your needs, using an integrative treatment approach.
I believe therapy is most effective when it is empathetic, anchored in science, and responsive to the complexity of the individual. My goal is to help you regain clarity, improve resilience, and move forward with greater stability and intention.
I work with adults and adolescents dealing with a wide range of mental health conditions, including many that haven't responded well to prior treatment. My approach is evidence-based and goal-directed, tailored to each patient — I draw on whatever the research supports and what actually works for the person in front of me."
Point Loma therapy room
Clinical Focus
Conditions that I Treat
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Anxiety, phobias, and social anxiety
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OCD
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Trauma and PTSD
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Depression, including treatment-resistant
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Bipolar disorder
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Alcohol moderation or abstinence
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Traumatic grief
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Behavioral issues and compulsions
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Relationship problems and life transitions
Psychopharmacology & Integrated Care
As a clinical psychopharmacologist, I can provide substantive medication education and, if useful, coordinate directly with your prescribing physician. This goes beyond general support — I can engage at the clinical level on questions of dosing rationale, drug interactions, and treatment sequencing.
I collaborate closely with Dr. Alexander Papp on ketamine treatment. The timing and content of psychotherapeutic interventions relative to ketamine administration is clinically significant, and that coordination is built into how we work together. I attend the Oxford International Ketamine Conference annually to stay current.
Del Mar therapy room
Therapeutic Approach
My style is direct and empathetic. Sessions are goal-oriented — we work collaboratively to identify what you are working toward, set measurable markers where possible, and adjust as we go. I do not think ambiguity serves patients well; I would rather be clear about what we are doing and why.
I draw on a range of evidence-based methods and choose among them based on the problem, not habit. I am attentive to how biological, cognitive, behavioral, and relational factors interact — treating any one of these in isolation tends to produce incomplete results.
Methods I use: CBT, ERP, ACT, EMDR, Inference-Based CBT, Biofeedback / HRV, Person-Centered Therapy, Psychopharmacology Consultation, Communication Skills Training, Ketamine Coordination.
Professional Background
I hold a Doctorate in Psychology and a postdoctoral Master's in Clinical Psychopharmacology — a combination that is relatively uncommon and practically useful. It means I can engage substantively with both the psychological and pharmacological dimensions of a patient's care, not just refer out when medications become relevant.
In addition to clinical practice, I am an Adjunct Professor at Alliant University, where I teach psychopharmacology to psychologists pursuing prescriptive authority as psychologists. I've earned a variety of other degrees and credentials and have published work on traumatic grief, addiction, and economics. I'm currently licensed in three states and am credentialed as a Master Addiction Counselor. My broader scientific background — across multiple disciplines — informs how I approach complex, multi-system problems.
I've worked across levels of care and with patients from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. I find that people who are analytically oriented often do particularly well in therapy when the reasoning behind interventions is made explicit.
Initial Session
Your initial 90‑minute visit is a quiet, unhurried time to talk. We will review your presenting concerns, relevant history, and prior treatment.
By the end of the visit, I will share my clinical impressions and we will agree on a treatment plan with clear goals.
What to Expect from Treatment
Follow-up Sessions
On-going 50-minute appointments are standard; Patients may request an extended 75-minute session.
The frequency of sessions is based on your preferences and clinical considerations. I try to accommodate your preferred session date and time.
Integrated Care
With your consent, I coordinate with other treating providers — including Dr. Papp and Dr. Ariane Myers at the clinic. Family involvement is available if clinically appropriate and desired.
On-going Assessment
Periodic evaluations review clinical progress and assess therapeutic goals to ensure your care remains responsive to your evolving needs.