- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT strategies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Julissa
Julissa Aquan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and common challenges like anxiety, stress, and life changes. Julissa works with people who want practical help sorting intense emotions and improving daily functioning.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions typically involve naming the patterns that cause pain, tracking how emotions show up in everyday life, and practicing ways to respond differently. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when addressing attachment and relationship patterns, and uses clear, skills-based tools when helpful.
Julissa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and align actions with what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her focus on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy principles guide the conversation toward what each person brings to the room.
She also supports people with concerns such as addiction struggles, body image and eating issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, anger, and work-related strain. Julissa pays attention to how life transitions and losses affect daily routines and relationships.
Her approach emphasizes clear steps and gradual changes rather than abstract promises. New clients are asked to share practical goals so sessions can focus on concrete progress. Julissa practices in New York and offers services in English.
How Julissa combines EFT, ACT and attachment ideas for remote work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions and attachment patterns show up in relationships. It helps people name moments of fear, distance, or anger and practice new ways of responding to other people and themselves.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that reflect personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the impact of early and current relationships on present emotions and behavior, and helps change repeating patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julissa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest a combination of methods that fit. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as therapy continues.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new interaction skills in their everyday context while still getting guidance from a licensed clinician.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and related areas like body image, caregiving stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and client-centered, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and patterns, plus practical skills from CBT and ACT.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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