Julie Christiansen has an extensive background in mental health counselling, public speaking that spans almost 30 years. Julie holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A.in Counselling Psychology, and is registered with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, the International Association of Applied Psychology, and the International Society for Research in Aggression. Her psychotherapy team, Spa for the Soul, has received the Readers Choice Award four years in a row.

Julie has authored fifteen books including, Anger Solutions, I Don’t Feel So Good, and The Rise of Rage, Leadership AIM, and The Essential Soft Skills for Effective Leadership.

Julie has worked in church ministry since childhood, first as part of a musical singing group, then in Christian education, youth ministry, and again in music ministry and discipleship. Up to 2017 she was an adjunct professor at George Brown College in Toronto, teaching various psychology courses. She is often a guest expert for various media on topics related to anger, stress, and other mental health topics. She has appeared as an expert for CBC, CTV National News, Global National News, CTS Television, CHCH TV, Rogers TV, WDCX Radio Buffalo, WVON Radio Chicago, CKTB Niagara, CHRI Ottawa, Cogeco Cable and Corus Entertainment. She has also consulted with various producers providing insight into their program content – including the Anderson Cooper Show, The Hunted, and programs in preparation for Investigations Discovery.

Julie is the proud recipient of Niagara’s 40 Under 40 award; the Toastmasters Communication Leadership Award, the 2023 Women of Heart Award for Innovation in Mental Health, and the 2024 Passion Purpose Peace Award.