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Welcome to Turning Leaf Family Therapy

At Turning Leaf, my hope is to provide support, and tools for change at a time when you might need it the most. 

Life is very challenging and it can be difficult to get through it without feeling a sense of confidence or control. 

It is not always that way; most of the time we can endure quite a lot, but sometimes it just becomes too much. 

Sessions are a place where you can feel heard, gain new perspectives, acquire tools for coping, and understand yourself better so you can continue your journey, stronger, and more prepared for what may come next in your life.

Collaborative Work ​

You are the expert on your own life, therefore, working with a therapist should be a collaborative effort where you feel safe to express yourself and feel supported. 

When entering therapy however, remember:

You did not get here overnight, 

so don't expect to change overnight. 

Be patient with yourself.

Together we can work towards a happier, healthier you.

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Julie Chappa, LMFT

Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)

Hi, my name is Julie. I earned my bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge, in Deaf Studies. I worked as an interpreter for 10 years before returning to school for my Master’s of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. I have been with my husband for over 25 years and we have two young children together. 

 

My therapy practice is built on the value of empowering individuals to improve their lives.

If you are in a place in your life where you are not happy and do not know how to change, perhaps you feel depressed or anxious, or maybe you have difficulty controlling your emotions, getting angry or having crying spells...maybe you feel your relationships in your life are not fulfilling and you want to actually enjoy time with others, rather than continuing to feel blame and bitterness...

It might be a good time to reach out and talk to someone who can help.

Your goals are my goals and we will get through this together.

 

Some issues and specialties I have experience working with are, but not limited to:

Coping

Anxiety

Depression

Anger/Emotional Management

Communication/Assertiveness

Adolescent Issues

Divorce

Blended Families

Life Transitions

Parenting Skills

Peer Relationships

Self Esteem

Stress

Trauma/PTSD

School Pressure

Pressure of being an Athlete

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Post Partum

Relationship Issues

Parent/Child Connection

Women's Stages of Life

I work compassionately with The LGBTQ community, 

as well as those who may identify as non-binary or pansexual.

 

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Person-Centered

Expressive Arts

Solution Focused

Culturally Sensitive

Strength Based

Mindfulness

Emotion Free Therapy (EFT)

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