About Julia & Dottie

Julia Kuttler, MSW, LCSW, has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the University of Denver and has worked with children in a therapeutic capacity since 2018.

Get to Know Me

I was born and raised in Colorado, and have spent the majority of my life here, outside of the time I spent living in Berlin, Germany as a student and post-grad. I love reading, kickboxing, spending time with my family, friends, and pets, playing video games, and trying new recipes, but above all I love to travel. It was getting out of the country and exploring new places and cultures that inspired my passion for living each day with the goal of making memories and making an impact.

My interest in animal-assisted interventions, and my belief in the powers of the human-animal bond, is what initially brought me to social work. The core values of the discipline are what kept me in the field, in particular the values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, and the importance of human relationships. I also strive everyday to embody the integrity and competence that are integral to my profession.

A few more facts about me:

I love visiting farm sanctuaries to hang out with rescued barnyard animals.
Some of my favorite places I’ve visited around the world include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rome, and Edinburgh, but Berlin will always be my #1!
Attending concerts and other live performances is another one of my greatest interests.

Get to Know Dottie Lou

Dorothy Elouise, or Dottie Lou for short, is a rescued bulldog mix who is registered as a therapy dog through Professional Therapy Dogs of Colorado. Therapy dogs like Dottie are specially trained and behaviorally evaluated to ensure a loving temperament and consistently positive interactions with people. Dottie’s love for humans and the rest of the world around her shines through with every person she meets. Therapy animals are also great for modeling and practicing social skills, discussing boundaries, and so much more - check out this page to learn more.

Background

Starting my career in schools and special education, I have had the privilege to work with a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and issues. My areas of specialty include:

Mood disorders
Depression and anxiety
Self harming behaviors and self-injury
Suicidal ideation
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Neurodivergence, including attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) and the Autism spectrum (ASD)
LGBTQIA+ identities
Life transitions, including puberty, school transitions, and changing living or family circumstances
Self esteem issues, low confidence, and/or perfectionism

Thanks to my time in public education, I also have extensive training and experience working with children with all kinds of disabilities and within the Gifted and Talented (GT) community, including the overlap of these labels, commonly known as Twice Exceptional or 2E.

I received both my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the University of Denver and am licensed to practice in the state of Colorado.

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