Who is Dr. Premo?

Feel free to call me Julie! I am a clinical psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I’m not a “blank canvas” therapist and couldn’t be if I tried. This means I am committed to providing interactive therapy which offers perspective taking, providing feedback, and encouraging behavioral experiments outside of session to see what is really working for you, and what might not be. I am passionate about human rights and self-expression, and find immense joy in others learning and embracing who they authentically are.

Who am I as a human? I am a lifelong learner who is always reading, either to become a better therapist, to learn more about the world, or to dive into a good story. I love TV and movies–I’ve seen over 3000! I also enjoy cooking and visiting restaurants, especially to support small businesses. Those dearest to me appreciate my unique sense of humor and endless curiosity about the human condition. I adore all creatures great and small, and currently cohabitate with a highly demanding calico cat who is freeloading due to her lack of opposable thumbs. Someday, I will get better at gardening.

Dr. Julie Premo, PhD, LP

Owner & Psychotherapist

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Dr. Premo is a fully licensed clinical psychologist in Michigan. She formed her private practice to specialize in helping individuals recover psychologically from unhealthy relationships. She is a certified narcissistic abuse treatment clinician with extensive experience in anxiety, is trauma and grief informed, and draws upon models of adult attachment to help her clients process and grow from their experiences.

She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She earned her MA and PhD in an APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology at Miami University of Ohio.

She completed clinical internship at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, with special focus on the identification and treatment of traumatic stress. Her postdoctoral training was in the outpatient psychiatry department at the University of Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, focused on the treatment of anxiety and OCD using exposure therapy.

Dr. Premo gained valuable experience in psychotherapy, research, and teaching. Her extensive study of infant attachment, temperament, and parenting behavior inspired her to learn more about social and cultural context as risks for future conditions like anxiety and depression. Her foundation in evidence-based treatment allowed her to thrive in a wide range of clinical settings.