Julissa Aquan, LCSW
Compassionate support for change and healing
- Warm collaborative care
- Life transitions support
- Grief and relationships
About Julissa Aquan
Julissa Aquan, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps individuals meet life’s challenges with compassion, courage, and clarity. With 11 years of experience, she supports clients navigating major transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and periods of emotional distress, offering a steady presence as they sort through what feels overwhelming and identify what matters most.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique story. Julissa aims to create a supportive space where clients can feel understood while exploring patterns, strengthening coping skills, and reconnecting with inner resilience. She believes meaningful change is more possible when people feel truly seen and supported, and she approaches therapy as a partnership shaped by each client’s pace and goals.
Grounded in a holistic and culturally responsive perspective, Julissa honors the ways identity and lived experience influence emotional well-being. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a foundation of empathy, she helps clients build insight, develop resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on a path of healing and self-discovery and remains committed to supporting lasting, meaningful growth.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique story. Julissa aims to create a supportive space where clients can feel understood while exploring patterns, strengthening coping skills, and reconnecting with inner resilience. She believes meaningful change is more possible when people feel truly seen and supported, and she approaches therapy as a partnership shaped by each client’s pace and goals.
Grounded in a holistic and culturally responsive perspective, Julissa honors the ways identity and lived experience influence emotional well-being. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a foundation of empathy, she helps clients build insight, develop resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on a path of healing and self-discovery and remains committed to supporting lasting, meaningful growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 experience providing therapy and support to clients.
Is Julissa Aquan a licensed therapist?
Yes. Julissa Aquan is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is NY LCSW 091610.
In which languages does Julissa Aquan provide therapy?
Julissa Aquan provides therapy in English.
Where is Julissa Aquan located?
Julissa Aquan is based 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. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Julissa Aquan work with international clients?
No. 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 to help 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.
Thoughtful Approaches, Flexible Online Therapy
Julissa Aquan, LCSW, draws from evidence-based methods to support people through life transitions, relationship stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or low mood.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for navigating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building steadier communication in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult feelings while taking meaningful steps aligned with personal values, which can be especially helpful during times of change or uncertainty.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julissa works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy and to tailor sessions to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting strategies as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to stay consistent with care, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and choose the level of real-time interaction that feels most supportive.