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Julia Kharkar
LCSW

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Welcome! My approach is grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for your individual needs, with an emphasis on empowering you to guide your own therapeutic journey. I support clients navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m particularly passionate about working with college and graduate students, military service members and veterans, working professionals, and individuals during pregnancy and postpartum.

About Julia

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Calming, Exploratory, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

4+
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My approach is grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for your individual needs, with an emphasis on empowering you to guide your own therapeutic journey.

License number

#LCSW107562

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University

Interests

I enjoy traveling, cooking, spending time with friends and family, reading, and watching mystery and thriller shows and movies.

License details

Julia McMullen Kharkar,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#LCSW107562 (exp April 2028)