
Julia Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Let's Connect (858) 585-9638

Are you living a life you love, or are you stuck in the familiar “one step forward, two steps back” dance? Life can be colorfully painful, beautifully complicated, and completely overwhelming—and none of us were given a how-to guide. We all experience complicated twists and unexpected turns that cause sadness, worry, anger, and destructive patterns with food, drugs, alcohol, and within our closest relationships. Our lives are too short to lose precious time to unhappiness, feeling hopeless, and being stuck in the same vicious cycles. Therapy can give you a personalized roadmap to help you design a life you love.
I help children, teens, families, and adults break free from these unhealthy cycles, rewrite their life narratives, and make changes to create a life truly worth living. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families, and have specialized, evidence-based training in depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and behavioral issues.
Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping for new jeans: you need a fit that may initially feel new and, at times, slightly uncomfortable as we work through the tough stuff, with the confidence that over time, you’ll feel safe, secure and supported. Life is messy. Finding "the right fit” in therapy can help you find meaning in its colorful chaos.
Call or Email Julia Allen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 585-9638
Let's Connect (858) 585-9638

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network

Julia Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 585-9638
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 82455 Julia Allen
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Virginia Tech, San Diego State University, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Parent Child Interaction Therapy PCIT International / 2021
- Certificate from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinical Trauma Professional / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Teens
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Trauma Focused