Julia Wallace, LCSW

Julia Wallace is the ONLY therapist I have ever worked with who really spoke my language. Growing up the child of a therapist, I’m a little gun shy with most talk therapists, but she was direct, engaging, compassionate, and funny, and just unorthodox enough to keep me on my toes. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Julia is the real deal. She gave my guy and I the tools to work through our relationship issues. We have managed to stay together through the toughest and darkest times. I am convinced that Julia has been instrumental in this (at times unlikely) miracle. She is bold, fearless, asks all of the right questions, and can travel into dark places that others are too afraid to go. If you don’t like to get called out for your naughty behavior, and you expect to feel sorry for yourself, then Julia is not for you. Although, it might do you some good to go if you are that person, hahaha. Anyhow, if you and your love are going through dire straits, give Julia a call. She can help save your relationship, and love is always worth saving.

Julia is a gem. I saw her for about two years and she helped me through a very tough time with humor, warmth and kindness. She isn’t one of those therapists who just sits there and repeats everything you say to her, she’s actually engaged, opinionated and helpful. When I had a crisis recently she was the first person I thought to call. She squeezed me even though I hadn’t been a client for almost five years. I only wish she had evening and weekend appointments and worked in Oakland!

Julia Wallace is an excellent therapist — very knowledgeable about couples counseling and working with difficult relationships.
My ex-​boyfriend and I worked with her through a particularly challenging stretch of our relationship — and when it was time for me to end that relationship and move on, she gave me the space, empowerment, and support to make that decision when I was ready.
Julia is very knowledgeable about resources and practices in the Bay Area that can be helpful such as Non-​Violent Communication, the Gottman Method (popularized in his books about what make marriages work), Meditation /​Mindfulness, 12 Step programs, etc. — there is a real authenticity to her, and I really got the sense that she was right there with us (and eventually me) in our work together. She also gave me some great tips for working with ADHD (or at least a scatterbrained mentality!)
Julia is also flexible — initially we met in her office on Gough st, but we eventually switched to meeting in her home office because the location and timing worked out better for us — she also discounted her rate (whcih is not cheap!) somewhat to support my partner who was in school and not making a full salary.
I really got the sense that she was invested in our (and my) success — if anything that would be my only slight complaint /​constructive feedback (thus the 4 stars instead of 5 — I wish I could give 4.5) — occasionally she can be slightly more advice giving or set on a recommendation then I am usually used to in a therapist — she is more Gestalt oriented than Rogers oriented — she definitely doesn’t just sit there, listen, and mirror back what you said — sometimes that can really be helpful, though!
If you are in need of couples counseling or individual psychotherapy, I recommend giving Julia a try!

Julia Wallace is what you look for in a therapist. She is smart, caring and funny. She can do the hard work with you. She is highly effective and versatile. I worked with Julia in both individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. Using her wide perspective, ample resources and keen insight, she helped me to see the possibilities available and make better choices. Julia helped me prepare myself for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. I am a better parent because of her. I recommend Julia to my friends, co-​workers and clients, and will continue to do so.