Hi, I’m Julie Filipic.

I’m a Natural Dreamwork Practitioner, Spiritual Director/Companion, and Supervisor.

I began my practice as a Spiritual Director/Companion in 2004 when I received a certificate from The Institute of Spiritual Companioning (ISC), Wilmette, IL, where I also served as a practicum supervisor.

Additional training includes Group Spiritual Direction at Claret Center, Hyde Park, IL. and Supervisor Training for Spiritual Companioning through The Institute for Spiritual Guidance at the Siena Center in Racine, WI.  

I am an active member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI) 2004-present. SDI is an inclusive, global learning community with over 6,000 members across 40 countries that cultivates the practices of deep listening and spiritual presence across all faith traditions and spiritual orientations.


My journey with Natural Dreamwork began in 2015. While I had worked with dreams for many years prior, I discovered in a new way the powerful healing that dreams offer. When I stepped into my own dreams with my dream practitioner, I was invited to reconnect to my feelings on a deeper level. By honoring and being willing to feel deeply the images in my dreams, especially when difficult feelings would arise, I began to experience growth and healing on a soul level as well as in waking life.

The richness and depth of this way of experiencing dreams led me to train for several years with my mentor, Mary Jo Heyen.

As a Certified Practitioner of Natural Dreamwork, I offer individual dream sessions and also include dreamwork in Spiritual Direction sessions.

I have been meeting with dream clients since 2017.


In addition to being a Spiritual Companion and a Natural Dreamwork Practitioner, additional life experience includes being fully present as I raised my three now-adult children. In my free time, you will find me in nature, near water or hiking in the woods.

I invite you to step into Natural Dreamwork and/or Spiritual Direction where I will companion you on your Spiritual journey.

Why Blue Heron?

The Blue Heron invites us to dive into the watery world of feelings where we can reconnect to our soul, the sacred, the Divine.

In ancient traditions, the Blue Heron teaches us about the power of knowing ourselves more intimately so that we are able to rediscover our truest self. It symbolizes the importance of being patient as we wait, knowing with confidence that what our soul needs will be revealed.