Julieta Alas (she/her) is a psychotherapist who earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California. Drawing from her own marginalized identities and lived experiences, Julieta has witnessed the barriers to receiving treatment firsthand and understands the significance of being a clinician who is knowledgeable about how identities impact one’s journeys. Because of this, cultural humility, identity-affirmation, and social justice are important values to Julieta.

Julieta uses empathy, creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and, when appropriate, humor, in her approach to therapy. She integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art Therapy. She is aware that therapy is not a one size fits all, and works with the client to find the right approach. 

Through various jobs and volunteer roles, Julieta has developed the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities. Prior to working with Taming Shame, Julieta has done the following:

• Conducted individual, group, and couples psychotherapy sessions at USC WorkWell Center

• Led mindfulness groups for elementary-age children with Young and Healthy

• Ran enrichment programs for elders with cognitive and physical impairments

• Provided crisis counseling through the national crisis text line

Some of Julieta’s clinical interests include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADHD, familial and relationship conflict, identity exploration, sexuality-related struggles, and grief. She also specializes in serving the Latinx community, LGBTQIA+, and older adult populations.

In her free time, Julieta enjoys going to the movies, concerts, overpriced cafes, and hiking. She is a big foodie and is always looking for a new dish to try as well.

Julieta is conversational in Spanish.

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