Julie T. Anné Zeig, Ph.D.
Internationally Renowned Psychologist, Eating Disorder Expert & Speaker
Julie T. Anné Zeig, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Eating Disorder & Complex Trauma Expert and the enthusiastic Founder and Clinical Director of A New Beginning, LLC.
Recognized for her exemplary work in the field of Eating Disorders, Dr. Julie was invited to join the esteemed Faculty of Mayo Clinic School of Medicine where she developed the Intro to Psychiatry course on Eating Disorders and serves as a Consultant and Guest Lecturer in the areas of eating disorders, body-image and emotion-driven issues of weight.
For over three decades, Dr. Julie has dedicated her life to the art of psychotherapy, specializing in guiding individuals to FULL and lasting recovery.
“People deserve better. People deserve healing.”
At the heart of Dr. Julie’s professional life is her unwavering commitment to the emotional care and psychological healing of her clients. Those who work with Dr. Julie, describe her as a warm, skilled, and highly committed therapist. Dr. Julie views the cornerstone of her work as a healing and reparative therapeutic relationship, providing a safe space where clients feel valued, respected, and emotionally safe – oftentimes for the very first time.
“In my thirty years of medical practice, I’ve never met a more effective and insightful therapist as Dr. Julie Anné Zeig.”
– Connie Mariano, MD, Former White House Physician
Despite Dr. Julie’s multifaceted career, her heart remains committed and fully available to provide healing therapeutic client care. Noteworthy is Dr. Julie’s ability to treat clients both in person and via Telehealth, across 42+ approved PsyPact states.
“As a therapist, I step in to heal the damage done by others, so my clients can move forward as the whole and empowered human being they were meant to be.”
“The Deeper Work” for Interpersonal & Intrapersonal HEALING
Dr. Julie is an internationally recognized expert in the field of eating disorders, renowned for her deep insights into the root causes of disordered eating. She is a true trailblazer in the dual specialty area of Complex Trauma Driven Disordered Eating™, a niche area she is developing.
Her signature approach, the FULL Recovery Model of Eating Disorder Treatment, utilizes her own Strategic – Attachment Repair Therapy (S-ART)™. This model gently yet comprehensively works to heal historical complex trauma and early attachment wounds – the underlying “hidden pieces” that drive seemingly resistant disordered behavior. As Dr. Julie affirms:
“Current cognitive behavioral models of eating disorder treatment are rendered ineffective in the presence of unresolved complex trauma. Until clinicians sensitively assess, repair and recreate healthy attachment templates that allow a full connection to your body, emotions and Self , CBT solutions will be a mere temporary solution.”
Her primary love is the art of psychotherapy
Through her warmth, attunement and unprecedented therapeutic skill, Dr. Julie creates a healing space of complete and reparative interpersonal trust, where her clients feel valued, respected, heard, seen ~ and emotionally safe. Oftentimes, for the very first time.
Within this compassion-filled and reparative therapeutic relationship, Dr. Julie assesses for the potential presence of early attachment wounds, trauma, neglect and/or the aftereffects of being under-parented or raised within a narcissistic family system; underlying issues which can DRIVE seemingly “resistant” disordered behavior. Until they are HEALED.
Working in the “here and now,” Dr. Julie gently yet comprehensively repairs historical complex trauma & attachment wounds. Life-changing HEALING which then allows clients to cultivate a healthy relationship with their body, with their emotions, with food, with others, and a reparative attachment relationship ~ with their Self.
Dr. Julie’s innovative framework for effective psychotherapy has been developed over 32+ years of poignant professional experience, personal healing and growth, and the eclectic theoretical perspectives of: Attachment, Existential, Experiential, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Self Psychology, Gestalt, Intrapersonal & Parts Work, Ericksonian and Jungian approaches.
Additional Therapeutic Training:
- Dr. Julie is trained in both “standard protocol” EMDR and “modified” Attachment-Focused EMDR, having been personally trained by the founder of AF-EMDR, Dr. Laurel Parnell
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT): Dr. Julie utilizes this approach in both individual and couples / marital therapy.
In addition to her specialized work in the interwoven areas of complex trauma and eating disorders, Dr. Julie enjoys supporting clients struggling to overcome: codependency, over functioning, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, a dysfunctional family-of-origin history, life-stage issues and with couples seeking to regain a lost sense of joy and fulfillment in their relationship.
International Trainer and Beacon of HOPE
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Anné Zeig is a sought-after professional trainer and international presenter, sharing her innovative therapeutic framework across the globe. She is devoted to training the next generation of mental health and medical providers,, serving on the esteemed Faculty of Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and creating and delivering the Intro to Psychiatry course on Eating Disorders.
Dr. Julie’s mission is to inspire hope and change. Workshop participants often speak to the profound impact of her unique presence:
“It’s the combination of her experience, her knowledge and her humanity. Her LOVE…”
Workshop Participant
Telehealth Privileges Across 42+ States
Dr. Anné Zeig is thrilled to be licensed to provide psychological services via telehealth with clients residing in 42+ approved PsyPact states. For a list of approved PsyPact states, click here,
Dr. Anné Zeig received her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology – San Diego and her bachelor’s degree and doctoral clinical training from Arizona State University. Dr. Anné Zeig has been Board licensed in the state of Arizona since 1993.
Eating Disorder Media Expert
Dr. Julie is an acclaimed Eating Disorder Expert whose work is frequently featured in the media.
She can be found educating and inspiring viewers to be “Healthy from the Inside-Out” during her regular media segment on TV3 Good Morning Arizona.
Click here to watch a playlist of Dr. Julie’s Good Morning Arizona segments.
Dr. Julie was recently asked, “How can you remain so radiant when working so deeply amongst so much pain?”
Hear Dr. Julie’s candid response…
Dr. Julie’s Latest Podcast with Dr. Joan Neehall:
Eating Disorders, Complex Trauma and HOW Compassion-Driven Care CAN Fully Heal
To learn more about Dr. Anné Zeig’s educational workshops & trainings, consultation and upcoming engagements,
visit her professional website at drjulietannezeig.com
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Guiding Words
“In my thirty years of medical practice, I’ve never met a more effective and insightful therapist as Dr Julie Anné.”
“I must have interviewed at least 100 therapists and the best one, by far, was Dr. Julie Anné. I knew just by talking to her that her clients would have the highest success rate of any of our therapists – and I was right. All of the clients that she treated for our program made remarkable progress in just the first 6 weeks. I have never seen a therapist gain her clients’ trust so rapidly and zero in on exactly the right interventions to use to bring about emotional catharsis, psychological insight and behavioral change.”
“A New Beginning is just that—a fresh start at life! Dr. Julie Anné and her team guide individuals and families—no matter their specific struggle—to peace, joy, and ultimate freedom. Their program is truly beautiful—both the building and the people!”
“Dr. Julie has been a pivotal member of our team, helping our participants get to the root of their emotional struggles, find solutions, and implement tactics to navigate the emotional journey of transformation.”
“Dr. Julie is an outstanding psychologist. She is supportive and respectful of her clients, as well as creative in her approach. She is able to accompany clients, at their own pace, on their journey past the pain.”
“Beautiful work is done to reveal the beautiful spirit in each person who walks through the door.”
“Recovery is possible.”
“Teach how to change the behavior rather than preaching that the behavior needs to be changed.”
“Each patient is treated with respect in a warm, supportive environment. Dr. Julie in particular has helped many of my patients work through their problems in a compassionate, competent manner. I have seen many lives bloom as a result.”