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Julissa Aquan, LCSW

New York LCSW specializing in relationships and trauma
  • Collaborative care
  • Trauma informed
  • Relationship focus

About Julissa Aquan

Julissa Aquan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience helping people navigate challenging life moments. She works with individuals facing relationship struggles, grief, trauma, mood concerns such as depression and anxiety, and other stressors that disrupt daily life. Julissa combines compassion with practical, evidence-based strategies so clients can explore their strengths, set goals, and build resilience.

Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and respectful of each person’s background and identity. She uses a holistic, culturally responsive framework that recognizes how life circumstances, personal history, and identity intersect with emotional wellbeing. In sessions she creates an environment where people can feel seen, reflect on patterns, and practice new ways of coping and relating.

Drawing on clinical approaches that include acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused perspectives, cognitive techniques, and skills-based strategies, Julissa partners with clients to uncover insights and develop sustainable change. As a licensed provider, she is committed to supporting meaningful growth and helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths. She welcomes conversations with those ready to take steps toward healing and positive change.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Julissa Aquan have?

Julissa Aquan has 11 years of clinical experience.

Is Julissa Aquan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 091610.

In which languages does Julissa Aquan provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Julissa Aquan located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Julissa Aquan as my therapist?

You can work with Julissa Aquan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Julissa Aquan work with international clients?

Julissa Aquan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julissa Aquan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take meaningful action toward a more engaged life - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early patterns of connection, working to strengthen emotional bonds and improve how people relate to partners, family members, and themselves. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop alternative skills for managing mood, stress, and daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julissa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in their own care with guidance from licensed professionals.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow therapy to fit into varied schedules, support ongoing progress between sessions, and make consistent care more accessible for people living in New York and beyond who work with licensed therapists locally.

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