About Me
Julia W. S. Slatkin, Ph.D.
Welcome to my practice! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with tweens, teens, and young adults. I began my career as a psychologist as a postdoctoral fellow in the Child and Family Therapy Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University, where I provided individual and family therapy and neuropsychological assessments to children, teens, and families experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. I continued my training with a second postdoctoral fellowship in child and family forensic psychology at William James College, where I conducted forensic evaluations (primarily child custody evaluations) for the court system.
Upon completing my postgraduate training, I worked as a psychologist in the Massachusetts public school system for over five years. There, I provided therapeutic services and comprehensive psychological assessments for students in addition to conducting and participating in IEP meetings.
I started my private practice in 2019, where I frequently work with tween/teen girls and young adult women. My passion for working with this population is rooted in the memories I hold of my own adolescent years. These memories serve as a reminder of the emotional rollercoaster that adolescence can be, helping me empathize with the struggles, pressures, and insecurities girls and young women often grapple with. Through a combination of professional training and personal experience, I strive to create a safe and understanding space where clients can openly express themselves and work towards resilience and personal growth.
I am also passionate about providing thoughtful, comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to help individuals and families gain diagnostic clarification and receive the services and support they need to flourish in school and life.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and our beloved pets (including a dachshund, golden retriever, and two cats). I love traveling to new places but also take great pleasure in cozying up at home and watching TV or reading a good book. Designing and entertaining are hobbies of mine, and I love finding excuses to redecorate and create themed snack boards!
Education and Training
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child and Family Therapy, Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child and Family Forensic Psychology, William James College, Newton, MA
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Clark University, Worcester, MA
B.S. in Psychology and Social Work, New York University, New York, NY
Therapeutic Modalities
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”
- Henry David Thoreau
Contact Me
Fill out the form below or email me at julia@drjuliaslatkin.com to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.