Available
she/her
Julia KharkarLCSW

Nice to meet you
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+
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#LCSW107562 (exp April 2028)