Psychotherapy Services at A Human Sanctuary

A Human Sanctuary is a safe place for people who seek refuge, healing, and personal transformation.

At A Human Sanctuary, we believe that providing therapy and creating a therapeutic environment is nothing short of a work of art. We have found that every human is incredibly unique and requires true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion for healing and transformation to occur.In sessions, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can connect to their inner compass and work toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Embracing a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, we draw from various therapeutic approaches tailored to the values, needs, and goals of the individual. Clients can expect to be met with utmost compassion and understanding. We do not see clients as a diagnosis, a set of symptoms, or a case to be “solved” but a growing, evolving, and intricately developing human who will only blossom when met in a warm and trusting atmosphere. Although we will explore and process areas of pain, sessions will be paced with concrete practices that immediately increase feelings of wellness, leaving clients not only with more capacity for daily life but also possessing new coping skills to carry with them for life. This emphasis on creating more stability and empowerment for the client provides the foundation needed for deep and lasting change.

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Our Clinicians

Julie Anne Steiger,

SEP, LCSW #76510

Founder, Somatic Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Course Creator and Workshop Facilitator

Specializations: women and children with complex or developmental trauma, highly sensitive or neurodivergent people, and those who have not found traditional talk therapy to be supportive in their healing and recovery.

Orientation to healing: earth connection, empowerment, bridging scientific understanding with ancestral or primal wisdom, midwifing the liminal spaces between life and death, weaver of dissociative parts and soul fragmentation.

Micha Thomas,

AMFT #120062

Psychotherapist, Ritual Guide, Group Facilitator

Specializations: chronic and complex illness, dissociation, trauma

Orientation to healing: depth psychology, feminist, heart-centered, collaborative, and empowering, honoring both vulnerability and sacred timing. When needed, I serve as an active guide—challenging, supporting, and providing tools for growth

Lisa Mariano,

ACSW #116793

Psychotherapist, Group Facilitator

Specializations: Hospice, grief and loss, codependency and relational trauma, neurodivergence support, children's and adolescents

Orientation to healing: Person-Centered, Harm Reduction, Strengths Based, Trained in Somatic Experiencing, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing

What to Expect

Initial Phone Consultation

We will talk on the phone for 20 minutes to help us figure out if this is a good fit for your needs.

If we believe there is someone better suited to help you, we will refer you to another qualified professional.

Before the First Appointment

Once an appointment has been scheduled, you will be emailed a confirmation along with an invitation to set up your Simple Practice portal.

This is where we will do all of our scheduling and your forms can be electronically completed.

The First Appointment

We typically spend 60 minutes together to review your expectations, discuss your therapy needs, and most importantly allow time for us to get to know each other and create a working relationship. We will review relevant past therapy experiences in order to create a treatment plan as our general guide. We will only work at a pace that promotes your stability, resilience, and that best supports your healing path.

Follow Up Appointments

Appointments are available at either 60 or extended EMDR sessions at 90 minutes. We will choose a consistent schedule to facilitate safety, reliability, and trust in our therapy process.

Outdoor eco-resiliency course session amidst Idyllwild's natural beauty

“Julie Anne is a remarkable therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She is highly skilled in helping her clients heal past traumas and create a vibrant and fulfilling life. Her experience, knowledge, deep compassion, and warm optimism all contribute to sessions that leave me feeling more joyful and connected to my bodily experience. Julie Anne has helped me to move through some very difficult patterns of stuckness, fear, and depression, and I couldn’t recommend working with her more.” ~Zach K.

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Psychotherapy Services at A Human Sanctuary

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Our Clinicians

What to Expect

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