Julissa works with children (5 – 15) and their parents, transition-age adolescents and young adults (16 – 24), adults (25 – 65), and families.
Hours: She sees clients in-person and via telehealth Monday through Wednesday, 1:00pm – 6:00pm.
Julissa is a Graduate Intern in the Portland State University School of Social Work. She is supervised by Adair Passey, CSWA.
Do you sometimes wonder where your needs end and others’ begin? Are you often unsure of the best ways to communicate your boundaries? What would it feel like to trust yourself more and to understand who you are as an individual?
Therapy with me:
Therapy with me is relaxed, collaborative, and culturally responsive. You can expect support and patience as you work through trauma and focus on the goals you set for yourself within this process.
Your coping skills have helped you reach your current goals, and we can explore together what might need to shift as you move into new phases of life. Through our work together, we will honor your lived experiences and navigate changes that support your current needs and authentic self.
As a bicultural Latina and daughter of immigrants, I understand the importance of family and culture in our identities. I am passionate about serving immigrants, Spanish-speaking, and BIPOC communities. Our sessions honor lived experiences with mutual respect and support. You deserve a safe space that promotes healing and self-transformation.
Clients can find support with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Identity development
- Transitioning into adulthood
- Communication, boundaries, self-advocacy
- Developing skills for healthy relationships
- Healing from trauma
- Parent coaching
- Case Management and Resource navigation as needed
My approaches include:
- Trauma-informed
- Systems-informed
- CBT
- Person-centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-based approach
- Case Management and Resource navigation as needed
Professional Background:
I am a graduate student at Portland State University’s School of Social Work. I have a Bachelor of Social Work from Portland State University. I am driven by a desire to support individuals in identifying systemic and individual barriers impacting their lives and scaffold clients to reach their goals. I have previous experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, case management for parents and children who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis, and migrant farmworkers
Who I am in the Wild:
When I am not at work, I love to scrapbook and collect stickers from new places I travel to. I also enjoy playing tennis, exercising, & finding new ways to practice self-care.
Are we a fit?
Please complete our New Client Inquiry Form to help us better understand your needs. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to follow up.