Juliette Marie Gamble

I value humility and believe that no task is beneath me. Early in life, I worked a variety of jobs: cleaning beaches, housekeeping, and babysitting, which instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep sense of personal responsibility. I never assumed that opportunities would be handed to me or that the path would be easy. Instead, I have moved forward with perseverance, learning to trust myself and take ownership of my growth without expecting shortcuts.

I remain committed to continuous learning and evolution. I do not subscribe to the idea of “retirement” as a complete stopping point; rather, I see life as a limited and meaningful opportunity to contribute, grow, and serve. My work is deeply rooted in faith, which guides my decisions and sustains my motivation. I strive to stay aligned and trust that I am being led and inspired in the work I do.

While I no longer need to work out of necessity, I continue because I feel called to this path. Much of what I offer does not feel solely self-generated, but instead guided by something greater. I attribute the impact of my work to that higher source.

Earlier in my life, I experienced significant burnout, largely from trying to carry everything on my own. Over time, through maturity, lived experience, and ongoing service to others, I have developed a more sustainable and aligned way of living and working. During the pandemic, I offered three years of free online classes to individuals around the world, meeting twice weekly to provide connection, support, and regulation practices.

I now experience my life and work as being supported by a greater force, one that provides the energy, direction, and purpose behind what I do. This perspective allows me to remain grounded, grateful, and committed to serving others with authenticity and integrity.

My father was one of my earliest mentors. He embodied a strong work ethic and instilled in me a practical perspective on life. I remember him saying, “You may not like school, but what’s the alternative? I don’t like poverty.” That message stayed with me. He taught me the value of working, moving forward, and not waiting for ideal circumstances.

I learned early on that there is no perfect time to begin. I believe in starting before you feel fully ready and remaining consistent. Much of the clarity I have gained throughout my life has come through action, not waiting. At the same time, experience has taught me the importance of how we take action. Today, I am better able to move forward from a place of calm, regulation, and intention, rather than urgency or pressure.

For many years, I balanced multiple roles and operated at a relentless pace. I once viewed burnout as a badge of honor, an indication that I was doing enough or being enough. In hindsight, I recognize that much of that drive came from a sense of obligation rather than alignment.

What I now understand, and what I help others to see, is that it is possible to build a meaningful and purposeful life without depleting yourself in the process. Sustainable success comes from regulating the nervous system, establishing clear boundaries, and honoring your energy. If I could offer my younger self one piece of guidance, it would be this: your well-being is not separate from your success; it is the foundation of it.

I would say, trust your path, even if it doesn't look like anybody else's. Your greatest challenges are going to become your greatest qualifications, if you're willing to learn from them, rather than rush past it and rush away. Like, rushing to the finish line, you still have to wait for everybody to catch up. So, trust the process. Trust who you are, that you're a unique individual that no one can compete with. And also, relationships. Really, never underestimate the power of relationships. The work that you do matters, and how you make people feel is what matters the most. So to lead with humility, integrity, continue to be in service outside of your selfish self. And just stay rooted in your why as to why you started the work that you're doing, or at least discover what that why is. And move from that point.

At this point in my life and career, I feel a deep sense of alignment with where I am and the work I am called to do. There is a well-known idea that necessity drives innovation, and in many ways, we are currently facing a profound mental health crisis that is also creating an opportunity for meaningful change.

I see this as a pivotal moment, a paradigm shift, in how we approach mental health care. My intention is to help train and mentor clinicians to move beyond a purely problem-focused model and toward a more solution-oriented, integrative approach. There is a growing number of individuals, particularly women in my programs, who feel uncertain about their direction within the current system. I believe there is space for collaboration, innovation, and a more heart-centered model of care, one that recognizes we are all here to support one another.

At the same time, there are significant challenges within the existing mental health system. Through both my professional work and personal experience, I have seen firsthand the strain on providers, including high burnout rates, workforce shortages, and systemic limitations. Clients often come to me after years of treatment that has not fully addressed their needs, sometimes involving long-term reliance on medications without a comprehensive, integrative plan for healing.

Part of my work involves supporting individuals in restoring balance to their systems, which may include careful, collaborative approaches to reducing or reevaluating certain interventions when appropriate and under proper medical guidance. My focus is always on empowering individuals to reconnect with their bodies, their regulation, and their capacity for healing.

One of the most pressing concerns I am currently observing is the impact of high-potency cannabis and other unregulated substances on mental health, particularly among young people. I am seeing a significant increase in cases involving severe dysregulation, including symptoms that can resemble psychosis or mood disorders. This is an area that requires greater awareness, education, and discernment, as many individuals underestimate the potential risks associated with these substances.

I am actively involved in advocacy and educational efforts, including my work with Every Brain Matters, to help bring greater attention to these issues and promote informed, responsible conversations at both the clinical and community levels.

Ultimately, I believe we are being called, as individuals and as a society, to become more conscious, discerning, and responsible for our own well-being. While the challenges are real, they also present an opportunity to return to more authentic, grounded, and connected ways of living and healing.

The values that guide my work and personal life are integrity, service, authenticity, and responsibility.

Integrity is at the core of everything I do. I strive to live and work in alignment with what I believe is true and meaningful, even when it is not the easiest path. I value honesty, transparency, and congruence between my inner beliefs and outward actions.

Service is also central to my life. I feel a deep sense of purpose in supporting others in their healing and growth. My work is rooted in the belief that we are interconnected, and that healing happens not in isolation, but in relationship and community.

Authenticity is essential to how I show up in the world. I believe healing requires us to be real with ourselves and others, and I aim to create spaces where people feel safe to be fully who they are without performance or pretense.

Responsibility is another guiding value. I believe in taking ownership of my choices, my growth, and my impact. I also support others in developing that same capacity for self-responsibility, rather than dependency or avoidance.

In both my personal life and clinical work, I am committed to continuous growth, humility, and learning. I do not see healing as a fixed destination, but as an ongoing process of becoming more conscious, regulated, and aligned with one’s true self.