Profile image of Julia  Willinger
Vetted

Julia Willinger(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Anxiety -Artists' mental health- Couples counseling- Life transitions- Relationship issues- Trauma-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Julia Willinger LMFT is a Los Angeles based counselor specializing in couples, relationships, and individuals. Many of her clients are going through life transitions and experience anxiety, are creatives, deep thinkers, people pleasers, and want to have more meaning in their lives. They are conflict avoidant and want to learn to have boundaries, how to trust themselves, and have healthy boundaries. Many of her clients have tried many forms of healing and come to her looking for something different and are ready for change.

She used to work in music and has a mindfulness and buddhist practice, which informs her work. She specializes in Internal Family Systems, Relational Therapy, and Depth Psychology. She is kind, creative, and can be direct with compassionate and nonjudgment. Her office is in Pasadena and she also meets online! She helps people find spirituality, more creativity, deeper connections, and relationships to their self and others!

Julia helps you to explore attachment, your unconscious, patterns, and your "parts", as well as mindfulness and embodiment, to understand yourself and what is contributing to the challenges in your interpersonal connections. She shows up collaboratively, genuinely, and can be direct when needed. She explores narratives that may be developed from culture, family, and shame in order to free you from suffering and connect you with more self compassion. Many times we want to know why we do what we do or what is causing an issue, and sometimes we just need some guidance and a nonjudgemental connection to help us see more clearly.


Message to clients

Have you experienced a major life change that’s left you seeing the world differently? Whether it’s a spiritual or psychedelic awakening, a significant loss or gain, or a deep inner shift, these moments can unsettle and transform us. I work with individuals navigating profound transitions—those who feel called to make meaning, live authentically, and explore life with new eyes.

Using a depth-oriented approach and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you connect with the parts of yourself that are asking for attention, healing, or integration. We’ll explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion, making space for clarity, growth, and lasting change.

My practice is rooted in the belief that these turning points—though often painful or disorienting—are invitations to deeper self-understanding and purpose. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s beneath the surface, understand relational patterns, and support you in living a life aligned with your core truth.

Many of my clients come to therapy after a pivotal event has altered their worldview and often clients come in with heartbreak, breakups, and navigating dating. You might be seeking to live with more authenticity, integrity, and meaning—or simply needing support through a difficult time of transition. I offer therapy for individuals in Pasadena, CA and virtually throughout California.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years


Pacifica Graduate Institute, LMFT, 2021

Licensure

California: 141685

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Julia Willinger is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$190 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$225 (60min)
  • Group sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider's calendar is currently closed.