A Renowned Psychologist with a Heart for HEALING
"What Curing Eating Disorders Taught Me About Healing Complex Trauma"
Julie T. Anné Zeig, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder and Complex Trauma expert whose inspirational work has been transforming the field of psychology for over 32 years. An esteemed Faculty of the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Founder and Clinical Director of A New Beginning, international presenter and on-air media psychologist, Dr. Julie is a sought after, heart-driven expert in the field of psychology.
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Recognized for her exemplary work in the field of Eating Disorders, Dr. Julie Anné Zeig was invited to join the esteemed Faculty of Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in 2018 where she co-created and delivers 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.
A trailblazer in the dual specialty areas of Complex Trauma & Eating Disorders, Dr. Julie has created a Reparative Model of FULL Recovery which includes her Strategic – Attachment Repair Therapy (S-ART)™. As a Master therapist and innovative educator, Dr. Julie has been invited to teach throughout the world; speaking, consulting and providing professional trainings in her niche specialty area of Complex Trauma-Driven Disordered Eating™ in: Italy, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, China, Spain, Mexico, and throughout the United States.
Acknowledged as a Master clinician and thought-leader in the specialty field of Eating Disorders, Dr. Anné Zeig was invited to join the Faculty of Evolution of Psychotherapy where she will present her unique conceptualizations and HOPE-filled treatment model for FULL recovery to professional audiences seeking to enhance recovery rates when working with clients suffering from chronic issues of weight and disordered eating.
Dr. Anné Zeig’s inspirational work can, additionally, be found throughout various publications, podcasts and educational videos.
Dr. Julie Anné Zeig:
Master Therapist & Eating Disorder Thought Leader
Dispelling the Myth of Lifelong Struggle: FULL Recovery from any Eating Disorder Is Possible!
An Innovative Model of Eating Disorder Treatment
Internationally recognized as a thought-leader in the field of Eating Disorders, Dr. Julie’s unwavering belief that everybody has the capacity to FULLY recover from all disordered eating, has served as a catalyst and a guide for more effective, HOPE-filled treatment.
“We, the therapists, need to be the keeper of HOPE – until our clients can feel hope within themselves.”
A vocal advocate of the need to recognize the undeniable role that unresolved complex trauma plays in one’s disordered relationship with food, Dr. Julie’s FULL Recovery Model of Eating Disorder Treatment which includes her Strategic ~ Attachment Repair Therapy (S~ART)™ is changing how professionals conceptualize and treat issues affecting one’s relationship with food, body, emotions and Self.
Especially, food-related issues DRIVEN by unresolved complex trauma.
“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.
People deserve better. People deserve healing. Dr. Julie
International Speaker & Educator
"Hearing Dr. Julie will change your approach to trauma and eating disorders forever!"
Known for her emotionally raw, clinically honest and heart-filled presentation style, Dr Julie is a beloved international presenter and workshop leader. Dr. Julie is best recognized for helping professionals to empathically understand ALL that goes into disordered eating and chronic struggles with weight. Whether coming from a medical, psychological, coaching or school background, Dr. Julie masterfully connects the dots between complicated, oftentimes abuse-laden histories, and current seemingly “resistant” behavior. All in a manner that brings you into the heart, the struggle and the “How to” assess, conceptualize and HEAL what has given rise to complex trauma-driven disordered eating, utilizing her reparative models for FULL recovery.
“When studying psychology in college, you learn that eating disorders are hard. Most don’t ever recover. When I found out that a therapist existed with this level of success – with such a difficult problem – the world was flipped upside down for me.” – Eduardo Iñigo, Psychologist, Mexico
A tireless advocate, Dr. Julie can be found teaching, inspiring and DEEPLY TOUCHING the hearts of professionals across the world – Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Austria, Taiwan, China and the United States – with her authenticity, knowledge, experience, diligence, optimism ~ and heart.
“I like to say that trauma therapists are psychological foster parents, stepping in to heal the damage done by others, so our clients can move forward as the whole and empowered human being they were meant to be.” – Dr. Julie
Inspirational Media Psychologist
"My task is to educate the public regarding what eating disorders are REALLY all about. Only when we truly understanding what underlies disordered eating, can people heal and recover."
Dr. Julie is thrilled to have the opportunity to enlighten viewers regarding what eating disorders are REALLY all about: what creates them, how to heal them, and how to prevent them in the next generation of kids on her regular media segment, “Healthy from the Inside-Out” on Good Morning Arizona.
With characteristic candor and enthusiasm, Dr. Julie can be found addressing meaningful topics related to body, weight, trauma, attachment, emotional health, and HOW to create a healthy relationship with Self, following a difficult early history oftentimes marred by complex trauma on this unique media series.
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Workshops & Events
Dr. Julie’s workshops are more than just educational—they’re deeply personal, illuminating, and HOPE-filled. To witness the power of exceptional therapeutic connection, compassion and Dr. Julie’s reparative attachment approach, book your workshop today!
Expertise & HOPE: Psychological Services
The field of eating disorders has been stagnant for over 40 years. Offering only narrowly focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches that research consistently indicates are merely 50% effective.
Recovery rates for all eating disorders NEED to be higher. CAN be higher. Should be higher. We NEED to widen our conceptual lens to include awareness and treatment of the well-researched impact that UNRESOLVED complex trauma plays in chronic and disordered eating. Only then will the clients we are privileged to serve, be able to attain full and lasting change.
It is with this conviction, that Dr. Julie offers insightful, attuned, innovative models of treatment which help professionals skillfully assess, conceptualize and creatively repair underlying developmental trauma that is impeding the ability to HEAL and enjoy a healthy,
fulfilled Life.
Professional Training & Consultation
“The treatment of eating disorders is complex. Yet, FULL recovery from ALL disordered eating IS possible.”
It is with this heartfelt conviction that Dr. Julie offers consultation, education and support to professionals across the globe. Professionals who are seeking to broaden their clinical understanding and deepen their level of therapeutic skill, whether working to effectively treat those with disordered eating including: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, emotional eating, and chronic struggles with weight or a disordered relationship with Self.
Issues of attachment, unresolved complex trauma, disconnection from one’s body-Self, dissociation and a history of early and chronic dieting are all factors which DRIVE disordered eating. Yet, are not readily considered in current models of eating disorder treatment.
“By widening our conceptual lens to include awareness, compassionate and complex trauma-informed assessment and treatment models that repair the aftereffects of early emotional neglect, attachment abandonment & betrayal, and the psychological, behavioral and relational consequences of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, clinicians are able to FULLY resolve all that creates disordered eating and a disordered relationship with your Self.”
It is with this conviction that Dr. Julie offers both structured and personalized learning formats that educate, inform and support professionals throughout the world in her innovative and reparative treatment models including:
FULL Recovery Model of Eating Disorder Treatment™
Strategic ~ Attachment Repair Therapy (S~ART)™
NEW in 2026!
Interactive Virtual Training: Experiential & Interpersonal Reparative Psychotherapy
In an emotionally intimate, safe and supportive collegial atmosphere, participants are introduced to Dr. Julie’s interpersonal style of reparative psychotherapy that uses in-depth assessment, conceptualization, strategic and intentional repair and creative interpersonal, experiential, and intrapersonal processes to repair and re-create affected dynamics arising from early interpersonal, attachment and complex trauma.
Experiential demonstrations, participant therapeutic activity, deconstructing, interpersonal group processes and didactic learning are all part of this unique and dynamic training.
Format: Monthly 2.5 hour Group Training
Size: Limited to 12 committed participants
Didactic: 20-30 minute educational video released prior to each monthly session.
Videos are cumulative and compliment the learning material of each group session.
Interactive Group Participation: Participants are asked for a 6 month (6 session) commitment. Participants will be given first choice to continue for the next 6 months, if they desire.
Group members will actively participate in the following roles throughout the training:
- Client for a peer OR Client for Dr. Julie
- Therapist to a peer OR Supervisor to a peer
Provide active feedback throughout group sessions
Cost:
- $199.00 per group session, FULL 6 session commitment required
- $175.00 per group session, if paid in full by start of 6 month training
Time: Depending on demand, 2 group sessions will be offered on each Saturday date to accommodate timezone needs of participants
- 9am – 11:30am
- 5pm – 7:30pm
Requirements: Professional experience as a:
- Psychotherapist
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Coach
Cancellation Policy: Because each group is capped at a 12 participant limit, participants are responsible for payment of all sessions within their 6 month group commitment whether or not they have attended the class “live.”
- Participants may receive a video recorded replay of the class if they miss due to unforeseen absence.
- Receiving a recording of the class is not viewed as a substitute for the commitment to participate and attend group sessions.
Small Group Consultation & Case Review
- Virtual or In-Person
- Time-Limited or Ongoing Formats Available
- 3-4 participants: $250. per 90 minute session
- 5-8 participants: $200. per 90 minute session
One-on-One Professional Consultation, Support or Case Review
For those wanting to help their clients in a more insightful manner, Dr. Julie is available for professional training & consultation on an individual basis. These in-depth and supportive sessions, are conducted in an emotionally safe and authentic manner conducive to helping you to grow both professionally, and personally.
- Virtual or In-Person
- Ongoing or Single Consultation Formats Available
- $400. per consultation hour
PERSONALIZED formats also available!
If you are interested in working with Dr. Julie and would like to discuss your professional needs, please contact Dr. Julie at: contact@aNewBeginning.com.
Therapeutic Services
Dr. Julie’s heart continues to be centered in her role as a clinical psychologist, helping to lift people up and out of emotional, behavioral or relational despair, and into the life they so desperately desire ~ and deserve to be living.
This includes helping people to HEAL fully from issues arising from a history of unresolved complex trauma which is affecting how you feel about your Self, your ability to have healthy and satisfying relationships with others, or to be living a fulfilled and actualizing life amidst existential of impactful processes. Additionally, Dr. Julie continues to work Masterfully with individuals mired in disordered eating (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, emotional eating) and chronic struggles with weight or Body-Self. Especially, when DRIVEN by unresolved complex or developmental trauma.
What IS complex trauma?
Early beginnings that may have included emotional neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse; under-parenting; living with a narcissistic parent or within a narcissistic family system; growing up in a domestic violence or an alcoholic family; having teen parents; having a parent who was depressed, physical ill or unable to care for you properly; abandonment or death of a parent: and/or mis-attuned parenting which left you feeling judged, invalidated, unsupported, or unworthy.
All of which affects your relationship with your body, your emotions, with others, and with your Self.
If this sounds like you, and you would like to FINALLY fully resolve the underlying issues which are obstructing your ability to embrace the behavioral changes you so desperately want to make in the HERE and NOW, please reach out. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, together, in support of your complete and sustainable emotional, relational and behavioral healing.
“It would be my honor to help you finally embrace the hope and the healing you deserve!” Dr. Julie
Interested but live across the country? I am honored to hold an expanded license through PsyPact, that allows me to provide psychotherapy vis-a-vis telehealth in more than 42 PsyPact approved states! Curious to see if your state is approved under PsyPact? Simply click here.
If you are interested in working therapeutically with Dr. Julie, please contact Dr. Julie at: contact@aNewBeginning.com.
Dr. Julie’s current psychotherapy rate is: $350. per 50-60 minute session.
Book a Professional Presentation or Workshop
Have you ever seen Dr. Julie present? Or maybe we should say… Have you ever EXPERIENCED Dr. Julie present!
Dr. Julie is a sought-after, dynamic presenter who artfully brings participants into an intimate space of clinical truth ~ and therapeutic healing ~ during each emotion-laden presentation, whether facilitating a workshop with 25 participants, or speaking to an auditorium of 10,000 participants!
Personal, yet universal, Dr. Julie paints a picture of how the Psyche unfolds amongst trauma and despair and attempts to maintain and sustain emotional equilibrium amid chronic suffering. Oftentimes creating unconscious, disordered and compulsive behaviors and defensive emotional retreats within the Self. Aftereffects of complex trauma that both helped a young child to survive, AND which threaten to destroy well-being and one’s life energy, as an adult.
“I am deeply grateful to have listened to you. I am a survivor of complex trauma… …The path I’ve walked has been tough, and learning to trust again is difficult, but you are living proof that being compassionate and creating healing bonds can help us reconnect with our Soul. I admire you deeply for your professionalism, and above all, for your humanity.” Workshop Participant
Come witness Dr. Julie’s work as she invites you into an emotional journey of illuminating conceptualization, professional validation and therapeutic HOPE. Yes, HOPE.
Trainings include full-day workshops, multiple day workshops, presentations & virtual trainings. Recent trainings have included presentations in: Japan, Italy, Spain, Greece, Taiwan, Mexico and the United States.
If you are interested in sponsoring Dr. Julie to deliver an in-person or virtual workshop, presentation or training, please contact Dr. Julie at: contact@aNewBeginning.com.
Favorite Topics:
- Beyond CBT: When Eating Disorders are Driven by Complex Trauma
- The Interwoven Relationship Between Complex Trauma and Disordered Eating: A Reparative Model that Heals the Self and the Mis-Use of Food
- When Eating is Complex: Dieting, Trauma & Intuitive Eating
- Attached to Food KNOW MORE!
- Strategic ~ Attachment Repair Therapy (S-ART)™
- FULL Recovery Model of Eating Disorder Treatment
- It’s Binge Eating Disorder, NOT Obesity: Psychological Education for Medical Professionals
- When Obesity is Driven by Complex Trauma: Assessment, Conceptualization & Recovery
International Eating Disorder Specialists
Expect FULL Recovery. Never Settle for Less.
A New Beginning, founded by Dr. Julie, has been helping people fully recover since 1994. They are industry leaders and ambassadors of hope and the first to boldly state that FULL RECOVERY is possible. We hold the unwavering belief that you can overcome even the most debilitating of emotional struggles, including all eating disorders.