Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 681-0729

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Welcome! I offer psychotherapy to older teens, adults, couples and other relationship configurations. I am a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through AASECT and am also a gender specialist. I believe therapy is a collaborative process; you can think of me as a companion as we travel down the roads of your growth together. There is no need to go through the hard parts of life alone! If you have been thinking about starting therapy, I invite you to contact me. I am committed to helping my clients become the most authentic version of themselves. Take a look at my website for more about my work.

I can help you get unstuck and figure out the changes you want to make in your life. I work with clients on all sorts of issues, from anxiety, depression and trauma recovery, to navigating a meaningful sex life. I work from a poly-friendly, kink-knowledgeable, queer- and gender-affirming perspective, and I do not pathologize human sexuality.

My therapeutic lens combines psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed modalities. My style of therapy is warm and engaging. You can count on friendly, non-judgmental care. Whether you seek short-term support for a current problem or long term depth work to understand patterns and your past, I am honored to help!

Call or Email Julia Simone Fogelson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 681-0729

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 681-0729

I offer therapy sessions in-person out of my cozy Oakland office, or online via secure video to all residents of California.

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Life Transitions and Women's Issues

$220 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (510) 681-0729

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 681-0729

I offer therapy sessions in-person out of my cozy Oakland office, or online via secure video to all residents of California.

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Life Transitions and Women's Issues

$220 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

While I am not on any insurance panels, I am happy to generate a monthly statement that you may submit to your provider for reimbursement.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

While I am not on any insurance panels, I am happy to generate a monthly statement that you may submit to your provider for reimbursement.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 93643 Julia Simone Fogelson

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended Smith College School for Social Work, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Certified Sex Therapist (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) 2022

I have over a decade of experience helping adults, teens, and couples. I'm licensed in CA and hold additional national-level certification in sex therapy.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

I have over a decade of experience helping adults, teens, and couples. I'm licensed in CA and hold additional national-level certification in sex therapy.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Sex Therapy
Life Transitions
Women's Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD

Possible benefits of therapy with me: greater self-awareness, relief from emotional distress, and an overall improvement in your sense of wellbeing. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues you want to address and create a plan for addressing them.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

5 Endorsements

Mari Larangeira

PhD, CST

Julia Simone consistently demonstrates deep understanding of clients' diverse needs. I confidently endorse her as a skillful and emphatic therapist who can create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals or couples to address intimate concerns.

Audre Mowry

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Julia has been one of my longest professional relationships. I so appreciate having a trusted colleague I can turn to. Her experience and knowledge of sexuality and gender is strong and I recommend her as a therapist and refer to her often!

IFS, BSP, EMDR Online esp. for LGBTQ, Asian, or ND

Marriage & Family Therapist, IFS, EMDR, EFT, BSP, PhD

Rio Bauce

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Julia is an outstanding clinician, teacher, and speaker with deep expertise in sex therapy. Detail-oriented and deeply compassionate, she has a strong drive to help others. Her insight and passion even inspired me to become a social worker.

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I deeply respect Julia's warm, stigma-free, and collaborative style. As a Certified Sex Therapist and gender specialist, she meets clients with authenticity, humor, and nonjudgmental care-helping them get unstuck, recover from trauma, and live more fully.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Humanistic
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/relational approach, which means I believe that our relationships with our early caregivers affect how we relate to others as adults. I also work from a humanistic approach, which means I place emphasis on an individual's positive traits and knowing of oneself. I also use modern sex therapy interventions from my extensive training.

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

Julia Simone Fogelson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 681-0729

Groups

Gender Support Group

Hosted by

Julia Simone Fogelson

An inclusive group for anybody whose gender identity exists under the trans* umbrella. Time TBD, once per week on Zoom. Sliding scale. The group cycles for 10-sessions and then restarts. New members can apply to join anytime, and will be admitted at every new cycle beginning. The group will provide a gender-affirming space to give and receive support, make connections, and talk about emergent topics group members are dealing with, such as pre and post gender-affirming procedures, intimate relationships, situations at work and school, family dynamics, body image, etc.