Julia Gantner (Psychotherapist)

Psychotherapist (Existential Analysis) | Psychiatric Nurse | Psychedelic Preparation & Integration |

Originally from a little mountain village in Austria and now based in Costa Rica, Julia is a highly experienced psychiatric nurse with over a decade of expertise in mental health care. Her journey included 7 years training to become a psychotherapist specializing in Existential Analysis, and she is currently in the completion of her master’s degree.

Recognizing the limitations of traditional talk therapy, she deepened her exploration of psychedelics. To enhance her approach, she completed specialized training in psychedelic preparation and integration with Awake in the Dream School. With a strong foundation in the teachings of Viktor Frankl, she continues to expand her therapeutic practice by integrating existential analysis with psychedelic-assisted healing.

Complementing her work as a psychotherapist, Julia is also a certified Ayurveda practitioner, integrating holistic approaches to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being into her practice. Her background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment and palliative care, where she has developed a compassionate, client-centered approach that supports individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Julia's approach to therapy is informed by her own transformative near-death experience, which deepened her understanding of life’s impermanence and the profound need for authentic self-expression. She is dedicated to helping individuals discover meaning in their lives, navigate existential uncertainties, and unlock their creative potential.

With an open-heart, a compassionate and intuitive nature, Julia creates a deeply safe and supportive environment for personal transformation. As a certified yoga teacher, she integrates movement, breathwork, and the healing power of nature into her therapeutic approach. She holds a special connection to the element of water, using it as a symbol of emotional release, renewal, and flow.

Julia’s mission is to empower her clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and inner freedom, enabling them to create lives that feel truly alive and aligned with their deepest values.