Julie Shiller

Associate Clinical Social Worker, 123247

Julie Shiller is an Associate Clinical Therapist and Mental Performance Coach with extensive experience in strength and conditioning and social work. With over 15 years in youth development and coaching, Julie brings a wealth of expertise in integrating mental skills with sport performance, serving a diverse clientele that includes youth, teens, and adults. Julie’s therapeutic approach is rooted in holistic, strengths-based methods. She is dedicated to teaching athletes, coaches, and parents the tools necessary for high performance and personal growth. Her unique style includes self-talk training, mental imagery and visualization, meditation, breath work, and the development of healthy routines and habits, all aimed at enhancing overall well-being and performance.

Julie holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's in Sociology. She is certified as a Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Julie is also pursuing certification as a Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

Julie is actively involved in the sports community, leading workshops for the Positive Coaching Alliance in Southern California. Her goal is to foster a positive youth sports culture and to empower coaches to become transformational leaders. Passionate about advancing mental health in women’s sports, Julie advocates for equitable and inclusive environments for girls and women’s athletics. She is committed to supporting athletes, coaches, and parents, ensuring they have the tools and strategies needed to excel in their pursuits and make a lasting impact on and off the field.

Julie is supervised by Jessica Sanchez-Ward, LMFT 84364