- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment-based work
About Julissa
Julissa Aquan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strains, grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes, along with a range of other concerns such as trauma, stress, and attention challenges. Julissa practices in English.
She focuses on clear, practical support so people can make manageable changes. Sessions often look at how feelings and behaviors interact and what small steps feel workable. She draws on methods that help with problem-solving, emotion regulation, and building healthier patterns in relationships.
Julissa combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based tools to address distressing thoughts and unwanted urges. She also uses attachment-based perspectives to look at how early relationships shape current needs and reactions. These approaches are used to help people improve communication, manage strong emotions, and reduce avoidance in social or intimate situations.
Her style is collaborative and centered on helping people identify what matters most to them. Work might include setting specific goals, practicing new skills between sessions, and tracking what helps or gets in the way. She supports people coping with loss, addiction concerns, body image and eating issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and divorce or blended family challenges.
Julissa offers practical guidance for everyday problems and longer-term patterns. People who want clear tools, steady feedback, and attention to relationship dynamics may find her approach useful.
Approaches online and what they look like
Julissa uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which can reduce avoidance and improve day-to-day functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to focus on actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they influence current interactions and trust in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts the plan over time so practical skills and deeper patterns can both be addressed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use video or phone to practice new skills, review between-session exercises, and support coping when social situations or relationship conversations feel challenging.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and related topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using goal-setting, skill practice, and discussion to address patterns and immediate problems.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 11 years of experience as a licensed clinician in social work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.