Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)

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1 Endorsed

Fremont, CA 94555

(341) 201-6048

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You’re here because something in you is ready—or at least curious—to shift. Maybe old patterns are keeping you stuck or creating distance from yourself or the people you love. Maybe there’s a story or wound you’ve avoided that’s asking to be held with more care. Whether we meet online or outdoors in the East Bay, we'll create space for your nervous system to settle, and for your emotions, your story, and every part of you longing for connection to be heard and held.

I offer trauma-responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming care for individuals and relationships. Whether healing from trauma, recovery from eating disorders or substance use, or longing for deeper presence in your relationship, our work centers on slowing down, tending to what’s been overburdened or exiled, and restoring connection to self, others, and world around you.

My approach is relational, warm, and tailored to you. With an intersectional feminist and social justice lens, I value the complexities and nuances that shape your experience. I aim to create a space where you are met with compassion, curiosity, and deep appreciation. If you’re ready to begin this journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Call or Email Giulia Defant now for a free 15 minute consultation - (341) 201-6048

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fremont, CA 94555

(341) 201-6048

Austin, TX 78728

My website

I offer telehealth therapy to clients across California and Texas, as well as in-person Ecotherapy sessions in the East Bay Area of SF.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Come as you are! I'd be honored to connect with you.

Let's Connect (341) 201-6048

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fremont, CA 94555

(341) 201-6048

Austin, TX 78728

My website

I offer telehealth therapy to clients across California and Texas, as well as in-person Ecotherapy sessions in the East Bay Area of SF.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Come as you are! I'd be honored to connect with you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I'm glad to provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement, and I also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. Please reach out with any questions—we can explore what feels accessible and supportive for you.

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 155238 Giulia Defant

Education and Years In Practice

Attended San Francisco State University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Additional Credentials

Certificate from 500 hrs Register Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance 2017

Certificate from National Eating Disorder Association - The Body Project Facilitator 2018

I bring 8 years of experience in mental health, including ED care across residential and outpatient settings, supporting adults, young adults, and couples. Licensed in CA and TX, trained in KAP, Ecotherapy, EMDR, and Trauma-Informed Yoga, I approach my work with compassion and a commitment to growth

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Eating Disorders
Relationship Issues

Expertise

ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Image
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Existential Issues
Immigration Issues
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Transgender
Women's Issues

With specialized training in trauma-responsive care, we'll courageously uncover and transform the maladaptive patterns shaping your nervous system, relationships, and sense of self—while nurturing the resilience and strengths already within you. We work beyond symptoms, at your pace, honoring your innate capacity for healing and reconnection.

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Endorsement

Nicole Schumacher

Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC

I have had the honor of working alongside Giulia. She holds a collaborative orientation, human-first approach, and a deep reverence for each of her clients' journeys. If you want a clinician who deeply cares and truly works with you, look no further.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Italian

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Italian

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Ecotherapy
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family / Marital
Feminist
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Ketamine-Assisted
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Trauma Focused

My foundation is psychodynamic therapy, enriched by cutting-edge modalities such as EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Ecotherapy. I bring a thoughtful toolkit, and we collaboratively choose what best supports your history, needs, and nervous system. No one-size-fits-all—your therapy is tailored to you.

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 201-6048

Location

Primary Location

Fremont, CA 94555

(341) 201-6048

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Austin, TX 78728

(341) 201-6048

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Ardenwood

I offer telehealth therapy to clients across California and Texas, as well as in-person Ecotherapy sessions in the East Bay Area of SF.

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (341) 201-6048

I offer telehealth therapy to clients across California and Texas, as well as in-person Ecotherapy sessions in the East Bay Area of SF.

Giulia Defant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (341) 201-6048

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