Julia Jalalat, LCSW

"All of Western medicine is built on getting rid of pain, which is not the same as healing. Healing is actually the capacity to hold pain." -Gabor Maté These are unique circumstances we are navigating, and they are bringing new challenges. Distress, anxiety, loneliness? Everything is amplified. You may feel like you are not enough. Adulting is not going as planned. Or, the day to day reality of parenting is not what you imagined. No one knows how hard you are trying. Maybe you find yourself revisited by old hurts - you thought you were “over it” but they keep tugging at your sleeve reminding you of their presence. You are in just the right space to begin a therapeutic journey. You don't have to settle for languishing. The vitality that has been slipping through your fingers can be your companion again. When you look at your partner, child, friend, or your own reflection, you want to feel animated inside without the stressors of life muddying the relationship. Allowing someone to help you navigate these challenging, tender parts of life is courageous, wise, and well-deserved. Connection is the foundation of my work. I will meet you where you are on your life path. We will explore your experiences, feelings, and curiosities. In the process, we will pay attention to your strengths, values, and social and cultural context. We will discover how all of these can work together and guide you toward health and wholeness. I am a BIPOC clinician, 2SLGBTQ+affirming, and body positive. I look forward to supporting you on your journey. https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/california/albany/julia-jalalat