Julie Ilustre
she/her
About
Julie
I believe the strongest catalyst for change is a relationship built on empathy and radical honesty. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s hurdles. By focusing on your innate strengths, I help you build a practical toolkit of skills designed to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. My goal is simple: to ensure you leave every session with more confidence than you started with.
In my spare time, I love going on adventures with my family, listening to music, or snuggling up with a good book. My favorite place is the beach and I enjoy picnics in the park. As a therapist, I recognize that my worldview is shaped by my lived experience as a white, cisgender woman. I am committed to practicing with deep cultural humility, actively examining my own privileges, and creating a therapeutic space where your unique cultural background, identity, and intersectional experiences are centered, respected, and deeply understood.
Julie
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Sex/Intimacy
Trauma and PTSD
Borderline Personality Disorder
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Substance Use
Anger
Autism
Weight Management
Childhood Challenges
ADHD
Physical Health
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Communities
Julie
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Julie
can use
Psychodynamic
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychoanalytic
Julie
education and experience
- Director of Child and Family Welfare at Children's Institute, Inc.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Occupational Therapy Training Program
- Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California
- Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach
- Clinical Director at Allies For Every Child
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