I am Julius Jessup Peterson, and at Roots, Seeds & Branches, I believe healing is a collective act of reclamation. As a somatic therapist specializing in systemic trauma, I offer a dedicated, trauma-informed space to help you untangle the complexities of identity, intergenerational healing, and belonging. My practice is built on the philosophy that our personal struggles reflect the environments we inhabit; therefore, I provide a sophisticated space to unpack the “hidden tax” of success and the unique pressures facing high-achieving individuals from marginalized backgrounds.

Moving beyond traditional “talk therapy,” I focus on how stress and systemic oppression live in the body. By combining body-centered awareness with narrative exploration, I help you move from chronic survival mode into a state of grounded presence. My work is unapologetically situated within Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Racist, and Queer-Affirming frameworks, designed to decolonize the healing process alongside you. I prioritize interdependence, ancestral wisdom, and radical compassion, honoring your coping mechanisms as vital survival tools.

Serving 14 states (AL, AR, DE, GA, ID, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, SC, TN, UT, and VA) via telehealth, I accept UHC and Private Pay (Full Fee) across all regions, plus BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and Humana for Georgia residents. I invite you to stop merely “getting by” and start flourishing in a space that sees the whole you. Your history is a map, and your future is a garden I am ready to help you tend.