About Julio Villacis

Julio Villacis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in various settings, including community, schools, and hospitals. He specializes in addressing mental health and psychosocial needs such as depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship challenges.

Julio earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University. He is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). His therapeutic approach is eclectic, incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), strength-based methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He personalizes his approach to align with each client’s unique experiences and goals.

Julio values the therapeutic partnership and is committed to collaborating with clients to foster growth and problem-solving. He emphasizes empathy and genuineness in his practice, aiming to meet clients where they are in their journey. He believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, and he is dedicated to exploring and learning alongside them as they work toward their goals. A guiding question he often poses is, “What single brave decision do you need to make today?” – Michael Hyatt.