About Julia Ayraud, MA, LPC-S, CGRS, Trained in Brainspotting

Therapy for teens, adults, men, women, families and couples in person in Tomball, TX and online across Texas

Hi, I’m Julia Ayraud!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who works with adults, men, and women who have experienced a life transition or loss that is hard to move forward with in life. My goal is to help you stop intense grief and start helping you get back to living life and encouraging you to see healing and transformation.

My Journey to Becoming A Therapist

I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I’m human. I’ve been through both wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help.

I help people who are grieving some sort of a loss in their life due to a death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, surviving cancer or dealing with a chronic or terminal illness, managing a major life transition, or going through the stressful illness of their parents or loved ones. Throughout my life, I have experienced numerous losses and struggled with the pain. I know what it’s like to experience many of these types of losses. When I lost my cousin to a drowning in Canyon Lake when he went missing for several weeks, I found myself helping my family members manage their grief by educating them on how to cope with the loss of our beloved family member. I discovered at this time that I wanted to specialize in working with clients experiencing some sort of grief and loss in their lives. I too, have found therapy to turn my life around and to move beyond the losses.

“My life experiences are what lead me to become the therapist I am today.”

Julia Ayraud

Helping People Gives My Life Meaning, Purpose, And Is What I Look Forward To Every Day

Being a therapist is fulfilling and rewarding. I love helping people move forward and beyond with their losses and discovering a new sense of purpose in life. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is giving hope when people feel hopeless and being able to take back their life.

I am committed to helping you get back to living life and encouraging you to see healing and transformation.

I have compassion and empathy for others and bring warmth, understanding and supportive guidance to sessions.

I have the natural ability to:

  • Understand people’s experiences

  • Inspire hope for healing

  • Find a new meaning or purpose in life

  • Learn to accept their current loss or life transition

People who know me often say that I am a good listener who can sit with people, even when things feel dark or hopeless and be fully present for people’s stories, even when they’re difficult ones.

Our Sessions Are Focused On You

Sessions will provide you with the space to feel what you need to feel and be yourself. In feeling safe and comfortable, you’ll be able to express your thoughts and feelings and be understood and heard.

It’s important to me to create safety within the session and provide a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself. There isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns.

As a therapist, I embrace the following philosophies:

  • I believe that we only heal if we take care of ourselves.

  • I believe that emotions heal when they are witnessed and validated.

  • I believe that you are strong enough to be present with what you may be going through.

  • I believe that therapy should address the persona as a whole-their mind, body, and spirit.

  • I believe that the biggest thing standing in your way is the fear that life always has to be the way that it is now.

My Professional Background:

I received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Afterwards, I also received a Master of Arts in Community Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling from Sam Houston State University at Huntsville, TX. I hold a license in counseling (LPC-S, #66848) for the state of Texas. Additionally, I hold a certification in Grief as a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist from the Grief Recovery Institute. I am trained in Brainspotting, a type of therapy that involves the use of eye movement to identify and process trauma and other emotional issues. I am currently working on becoming certified in Brainspotting and hope to be certified in 2024. In addition, I am getting trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (a form of psychotherapy that utilizes eye movements and visualization techniques to help individuals process and resolve trauma and other emotional difficulties)and Certified as a Grief Educator. Furthermore, I have extensive training in Grief & Loss, Brainspotting, Trauma & PTSD, Compassion Fatigue/Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Telemental Health (Virtual Counseling), Emotion Focused Therapy, Counselor-Supervision and Holistic-Wellness-related areas. Finally, I am a current member of Texas Counseling Association (TCA) and Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES). I have presented at the TCA conference in the past as well. I was a former professor at Sam Houston State University in the Criminal Justice Department as a specialist in addition to teaching at Lone Star College. I enjoy training and supervising LPC Associates during their internship of gaining hours.

  • I am an Enneagram Type 2. I am a helper by all means and enjoy working with people and making them laugh and smile!

  • I am a chocoholic. I love anything with dark chocolate, especially!

  • I am a coffee fiend. In particular, I love my seasonal Starbuck’s coffee lattes and mochas!

  • I am a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan and parrot head! If I could meet anyone in this world, it would be him! Take me to the islands…fins up!

  • I am a creative person. I enjoy working on art projects such as painting canvas and playing music on my guitar.

  • I am a dachshund lover! I have a black and tan Dachshund named Hank and a Chiweenie named Mollie.


Grief & Loss, Trauma/PTSD, Infidelity, Affair Recovery, Abuse, Divorce, Relationship Issues/Difficulties, Suicidal Thoughts/Self-Harm, Mood Disorders

Grief & Loss, Trauma/PTSD, Infidelity, Affair Recovery, Abuse, Divorce, Relationship Issues/Difficulties, Suicidal Thoughts/Self-Harm, Mood Disorders

Cancer, Terminal Illness, Multiple losses, Life Transitions, Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Christian Counseling, Spirituality

Cancer, Terminal Illness, Multiple losses, Life Transitions, Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Christian Counseling, Spirituality

Self-Esteem, Body Image, Perfectionism, People-Pleasing Behaviors, Self-Care, Wellness Practices, Brainspotting, Grief Recovery Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Self-Compassion Techniques

Self-Esteem, Body Image, Perfectionism, People-Pleasing Behaviors, Self-Care, Wellness Practices, Brainspotting, Grief Recovery Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Self-Compassion Techniques

Let’s Discover How I Can Help!

Start moving beyond the loss and get your life back on track. Schedule your first appointment where you can share what’s going on for you and we can explore how I can help.

I’m here for you!