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Julie Fuentes, LMFT

Bilingual LMFT focused on relationships and healing
  • English and Spanish
  • Relationship and trauma
  • Family systems focus

About Julie Fuentes

Julie Fuentes is a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LMFT she holds a license to provide psychotherapy with an emphasis on relationships and family systems, and she has worked across diverse clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient care, community mental health, foster care services, and correctional and residential programs for youth.

She has provided therapy to individuals and couples facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties. Her clinical background includes work with culturally varied populations and with members of the LGBTQ community, giving her experience addressing concerns that intersect identity, culture, and relational dynamics.

Julie approaches care by creating a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment where professional support complements the assistance friends and family can provide. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, partnering with clients to begin a healing process and to work toward personal goals and greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Julie Fuentes have?

Julie Fuentes has 12 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Julie Fuentes a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LMFT. License details are CA LMFT 121519.

In which languages does Julie Fuentes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Julie Fuentes located?

Julie is located in California.

How can I work with Julie Fuentes as my therapist?

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

Does Julie Fuentes work with international clients?

Julie Fuentes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julie Fuentes 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 with therapy 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.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Julie integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to address relational and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people understand and reshape attachment dynamics that affect intimacy and trust. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build understanding and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these approaches to support each person's circumstances and to adjust as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Julie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to engage in care around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in therapy, access sessions from different locations, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.

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