Meet Julia Malone, LMFT
Hi! I’m Julia (she/her). I am so glad you’re here!
Julia Malone has over 10 years of experience and is the founder of Balance and Bloom Therapy, a dynamic, San Diego, California based mental health practice staffed with relational therapists committed to treating clients who are wanting to manage life better, feel more connected to themself and others, and find their calm and confidence again. At Balance and Bloom therapy, we value being humans first and therapists second.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California #94900, Arizona #15970, and Virginia #0717002283 (Supervisor only in CA)
Founder, Therapist, & Supervisor
Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is grounded in relational therapy, which allows me to show up as an authentic human in sessions, rather than a blank slate. I get it, you are a real person looking for a real connection. Just because our relationship is therapeutic in nature does not mean it can’t be authentic. I draw from an eclectic range of modalities, including psychodynamic, attachment based, inner child and parts work , CBT and EMDR. I also use The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques with couples and families to aid in their connection and intimacy. My philosophy emphasizes looking at the whole person and the systems they are in, not just their symptoms, to promote wellness and healing.
Having personally navigated my own struggles with trusted therapists along the way, I offer a deep level of empathy and understanding. My approach not only integrates clinical expertise but also lived experience, making me a compassionate guide for others seeking wholeness, healing, and connection.
Individual Therapy
Julia offers virtual therapy to adults who reside in CA, AZ, & VA. She specializes in working with individuals who experience anxiety due to CPSTD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), struggle in their relationship or with their children, and who have labeled themselves people pleasers, perfectionist, or high functioning overachievers! She loves working with the LGBTQ & military communities as well.
Couples Therapy
Julia offers virtual therapy to couples who reside in CA, AZ, & VA. Similarly, part of the couple could live in one state while the other lives in one of the other states she is licensed in. She offers an integrated approach where she will do an intake session with the couple and then will see each client for an individual session to gather deeper historical information. This helps with the overall treatment plan for the couple. She has experience working with strengthening communication, building intimacy, parenting, & conflict de-escalation. She specializes in working with LGBTQ couples, Ethical non-monogamous relationships, as well as uncoupling and how to navigate through that.
Family Therapy
Julia offers virtual family therapy to adults residing in CA, AZ, & VA. Similarly, part of the family unit could live in one state while others live in one of the other states she is licensed in. She offered a relational and attachment based approach that allows repair, accountability, & new family dynamics to form, strengthening the family unit. The most common dynamic she works with is Mother/Daughter duos wanting to work through old wounds to form a deep loving bond, its hard work but to damn worth it!
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Julia also offers Clinical Supervision to AMFT’s earning their hours towards their licensed as an LMFT in California. You can find the career form here. She also provides Clinical Consultation to licensed clinicians in any state who are seeking support or wanting to deepen their understanding in trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, and couples therapy. Her consultation and supervisory sessions are designed to help therapists view their clients through the lens of self, others, and the world, encouraging a holistic, relational approach to treatment.
Services Offered
Specialties
Adults looking to work through their childhood or who may have C-PTSD / Complex Trauma.
Individuals with Anxiety & Depression.
Couples struggling with connection, communication, intimacy.
People pleasers, perfectionists, & overthinkers.
Adult families wanting to work through the complexities of their family dynamics.
Parents wanting to work through their trauma to provide a better life for their children.
LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, & parents. I am a part of the community and understand some of the challenges queer individuals face in life & in relationships.
Military & their families navigating complexities of the lifestyle (we are a military family as well!)
Experience & Trainings
Earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from CSU, Fullerton, 2012
Earned a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, 2014
Earned 3000 clinical hours of direct supervision
Passed the Law and Ethics and Clinical State Board Exams to earn my California State License (2016)
Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (2016)
Level 1 Gottman Couples Trained (2018)
Completed EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) training through PESI (2018)
Became a California State Supervisor for Associates earning hours towards licensure (2023)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained (2024)
Outside of the office:
In my life outside of my career, I enjoy spending time with my wife and 3 children (8 years old & 5 year twins!) and adventuring to new places. I like to sing and am a lover of ALL music. I love a good audio book and have a passion for plants (there is NO SUCH THING as too many plants). I play on a kickball team and love to run. I truly look forward to getting to know you!
Wanting even more? Come follow along on Instagram and TikTok as Julia dives into what its like being a therapist and a mom, shares mental health and relationship tips, & shares (slightly humorous) real life messy human content!