Serving all of California via secure telehealth | Services available in English & Spanish
Why NeurOM Exists
NeurOM is more than a mental health clinic, it’s a response to a system that forgot how to feel.
We serve the ones who carry the weight of the world with a smile. The women who lead, hold, and hold back. The professionals who perform at high levels but lie awake at night with racing thoughts. The ones who’ve tried therapy but felt unseen. Who’ve taken meds, but never felt whole. We’re here to say: You’re not too complicated. You’re not too much. And you’re not alone.
At NeurOM, we reject the cookie-cutter model. Instead, we offer mental health care that is bold, personalized, and unshakably human. Here, your emotions are not liabilities; they’re data. Your story isn’t a side note; it’s the roadmap.
Our Clinical Team
NeurOM is founded and led by Julia Cruz, PMHNP-BC, and Jerry Bruns MD, who is the Medical Director and Collaborating Psychiatrist that supports excellence, safety, and integrity in care.
Julia Cruz, PMHNP-BC
Founder, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Mental Health Reformer
I’m Julia Cruz, but most of my clients call me Julie.
I’ve spent over 15 years working in healthcare across Ventura County and throughout California. My early career began in acute care settings, where I saw firsthand how fast paced systems often missed the deeper needs beneath the surface. Over time, I came to understand that true healing asks more of us than simply treating symptoms. It requires presence, curiosity, and the ability to see a person as a whole being.
That understanding shaped the path I chose next. I went on to earn both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Ohio University, with a focus in psychiatric mental health. As an advanced practice provider, I now specialize in trauma informed, integrative care that considers the full person: mind, body, and spirit. I believe mental health isn’t separate from the rest of our wellbeing. It’s deeply connected, and the care we offer should reflect that.
NeurOM isn’t just a clinic. It’s a reclaiming space that honors the full human experience, the exhaustion, the trauma, the overthinking, the sadness, the quiet unraveling we try to carry alone.
The nearly two decades of travel experience have changed how I see the world, from quiet mountain villages to buzzing city squares. I’ve come to believe this: most of us are carrying invisible things. And healing begins when we finally feel safe enough to set them down.
Beyond my passion for mental health, I enjoy spending time with my dog Luna, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jerry Bruns, MD
Medical Director and Collaborating Psychiatrist
As a Certified Reiki Treatment Provider, I blend this time-honored healing practice with comprehensive medical expertise. My medical odyssey commenced at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, followed by a Psychiatry Residency at LAC-USC Medical School. I honed my skills further with a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine and certification in bioidentical hormone pelleting from BioTE. My formative years as an enlisted man, Veteran in the US Navy ingrained in me a profound sense of discipline and a commitment to service.
I am invested in the welfare of the community, as demonstrated by my involvement with the Ventura County Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and various medical staff committees at Dignity Hospital Oxnard and Camarillo. My history of service includes roles on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association Central Coast and as chair of the medical advisory board in Ventura County.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I have a passion for the arts, where I indulge in dancing Argentine Tango and East Coast Swing. As a published co-author of “The Tiger Woods Syndrome” alongside Dr. Richard, focuses on replacing artificial intimacy with authenticity. Central to my life is a fervent dedication to family and community, with a mission to affectuate positive change in every aspect of life.
Together, our team integrates clinical insight with real-life empathy. We don’t believe in rigid protocols. We believe in helping people build a connection with their soul, and see the world more than just their responsibilities and worldly competitions
Start Your Journey With Us
We offer virtual care across California, meeting you in the reality of your life, not forcing you to adjust to ours.
Our approach combines clinical precision with emotional depth. We offer psychiatric services that are evidence-based, empathy-driven, and radically personal.
Our Consultation Process
Free 15-Minute Clarity Call
No pressure, no forms, just a real conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation (60–90 minutes)
We don’t just skim the surface. We explore your full mental, emotional, and physical landscape.
Ongoing Personalized Care
A tailored plan that can include psychiatric medication, psychotherapy, integrative lab testing, and integrative support. Your healing journey, your pace.
Ready to Start Living Your Life Again?
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, over-labeled, or under-seen. NeurOM was made for you.