Julissa Aquan, LCSW
Compassionate support for change and healing
- Warm collaborative therapy
- Grief and life transitions
- Relationship and emotional support
About Julissa Aquan
Julissa Aquan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who supports people as they face life’s challenges with compassion, courage, and clarity. She focuses on helping clients move through major transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and emotional distress, offering a steady, encouraging presence along the way.
Her style is warm and collaborative, with deep respect for each person’s lived experience and personal story. Julissa Aquan believes that meaningful healing is supported by feeling truly seen and understood, and she works to create a space where clients can reflect, explore patterns, and reconnect with their inner strengths as they grow.
Her work is grounded in a holistic and culturally responsive perspective that recognizes how identity and life experiences shape emotional well-being. Using evidence-based practices and an empathic, person-centered approach, she helps clients develop insight, build resilience, and work toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Julissa Aquan considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on a path of healing and self-discovery, and she is committed to supporting meaningful, lasting change as clients take steps toward positive growth.
Her style is warm and collaborative, with deep respect for each person’s lived experience and personal story. Julissa Aquan believes that meaningful healing is supported by feeling truly seen and understood, and she works to create a space where clients can reflect, explore patterns, and reconnect with their inner strengths as they grow.
Her work is grounded in a holistic and culturally responsive perspective that recognizes how identity and life experiences shape emotional well-being. Using evidence-based practices and an empathic, person-centered approach, she helps clients develop insight, build resilience, and work toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Julissa Aquan considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on a path of healing and self-discovery, and she is committed to supporting meaningful, lasting change as clients take steps toward positive 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 navigating a wide range of life challenges.
Is Julissa Aquan a licensed therapist?
Yes. Julissa Aquan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). 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 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, depending on what feels most comfortable and what fits your schedule.
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 based on factors like 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.
Online Therapy with Approaches That Fit You
Julissa Aquan integrates evidence-based approaches to support clients through emotional distress, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical coping strategies, which can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or low mood start to affect daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication, helping clients respond with more steadiness during difficult moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages making room for difficult feelings while taking steps toward values-based living, which can be helpful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julissa Aquan works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel supportive and realistic for where they are right now.
Online therapy also makes it easier to keep care consistent when life is busy. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how support shows up week to week. This range of options can make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday routines.