I am a licensed therapist based in New York, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, courage, and clarity.
I specialize in supporting clients through significant life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and emotional distress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique story. I believe healing occurs when we feel truly seen and supported, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients can explore, grow, and reconnect with their inner strength.
My work is grounded in a holistic and culturally responsive framework that honors the connection between identity, experience, and emotional well-being. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a foundation of empathy, I help clients uncover new insights, build resilience, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery, and I am committed to supporting meaningful and lasting transformation. I look forward to connecting and supporting you as you take this important step toward positive change.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
NY LCSW 091610
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Julissa is very attentive, compassionate and helpful. She always checks in. I would highly recommend her
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Julissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Julissa is very caring and goes above and beyond for her patients!
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Julissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Julissa really helped me work on myself by listening and guiding me.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Julissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Best therapist out there!!!! Always listens and has my best interest at heart.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Julissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Genuinely feel heard, and understood, when we speak. I don’t feel like I need to be reserved in how I describe things and opening up is extremely easy. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Julissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
This is my first time in therapy and I'm so relieved it has been the best experience, more than I expected. I feel heard, understood, validated, and seen. Julissa is also helping me see myself to better understand myself. It has only been 2 sessions but I have better understanding and it's connected so many things and making better sense. Feeling hopeful.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Julissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd