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I am licensed in New Jersey mental health practitioner skilled at motivating, communicating; successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one, group and educational settings and advocating for clients dealing with mental health Learning, behavioral and/or emotional disorders. Expert in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Addiction Counseling, identification and management of youth and adult mental illnesses, Social service resources and Educational advocacy.
o Addictions Specialist
Suicide Risk Assessments
Psychiatric Population (ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Grief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD/Trauma, School Avoidance, Women's Issues etc)
o Family Therapy Background
Solution-focused Counseling
Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
Criminal Law Knowledge
Education Transition Specialist
Academic Assessments
Knowledge of the ins and outs of Child Protective Services (CPS)
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG)
VA Once, FAA Access to CPS Online and E-App.
A bit about my approach to therapy
The therapeutic approached that is used is dependent on the client and their needs. I am able to use different therapeutic approaches and have the ability to design approaches that are rooted from evidence-based theories that will meet the needs of each client. I am here to support you in that process.
What you can expect from our first session
I offer a safe space, open environment (nonrestricted environment for therapy), non-judgmental, caring and educational experience. I offer understanding, knowledge, patience and warm disposition to all clients.
Julia's style is
Empowering
Specializes in
More about Julia
Master of Science: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University 2012 Phoenix, AZ,
Coursework in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development Law and Ethics, Addictions and Chemical Dependency CEU
License type: LAC
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)