Welcome to my website!
My name is Julee Peterson
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#117074) with a private telehealth practice serving couples and blended families throughout California.
As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, I focus on helping couples rebuild secure, connected bonds so they can lead with confidence and create a peaceful home. I specialize in blended families, guiding family members toward better understanding, healthier dynamics, and stronger relationships amid the unique challenges of blending.
With a background in counseling children, teens, and families, I bring deep insight into child/teen development, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, social skills, gender issues, co-parenting, parallel parenting, ex-spouse dynamics, and remarriage. I use Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—an evidence-based approach proven effective for improving communication, resolving stuck patterns, and healing emotional wounds in couples and families. My style is strengths-based, relational, warm, and genuine: I create a safe telehealth space where you feel truly heard, respected, and supported—like talking with a trusted friend.
I earned my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, where I developed a keen awareness of how differing values and viewpoints can trigger "raw spots" that block secure attachment and fuel negative cycles. The trust we build together opens the door to real change—validating tough emotions, confronting old hurts, and moving beyond repetitive fights to the core issues that matter most.
I’ve been practicing for over a decade and am the founder / creator of online self-paced courses for blended families, called The Blended Blueprint.
I love working with couples, blended families, and young adults in relationships. If you're ready to strengthen your bond, navigate blending challenges, or create more peace at home, I’m here to help. Reach out—I’d be honored to support you.