Julie Allen, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, QMHP-C, CADC-I

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Approach

Julie’s (she/her) approach to each client connection is anchored in patience and understanding. Patience for the process of supporting change, while understanding that each client brings individual and distinct needs to the exchange.

  • LGBTQIA2S+ affirming

  • Low vision specialist

  • Brain injury specialist

  • Neurodiversity affirming

  • Sensory processing specialist

Provides Services:

  • Virtually

  • In-person

Values

Julie's values align with Holistic Community Therapy’s mission, and she is a strong advocate for bringing quality services to individuals and communities whose access to care may be compromised by economic status, societal exclusion, and/or other stigmas.

Julie maintains a career commitment to providing a supportive home and community-based occupational therapy services focused on life skills development, health promotion, and adaptation to conditions and/or life circumstances that may feel disabling.

Experience

Julie has been an occupational therapist for 20+ years and has specialized in working with individuals with complex issues related to concussion, brain injury, vision loss, and other medical or mental health conditions.

Education

Julie has the following degrees and training:

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

  • Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy

Julie maintains the following licenses and certifications:

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (Oregon)

  • Registered Occupational Therapist (National board registration)

  • Qualified and Certified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C)

  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CADC-I)

  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

  • Graduate Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation