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Julianna Vera

Julianna Vera

Newport Beach, CA USA

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Julianna's work combines: Medicine, Education, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I assist people in working through difficult emotions.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Sociology

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    Psychology, General

    National University

  • Doctorate

    Psychology, General

    National University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist :

Bachelor's Degree: Sociology

Graduate Degree: Psychology, General

Doctorate: Psychology, General

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    When I had my son at age 18.

  • 2.

    Getting my BA in 2007 and having my 2nd kid.

  • 3.

    Getting divorced and being a single mom to two kids while going to grad school and working full time.

  • 4.

    Getting her associate number and starting to work in the field in 2014.

  • 5.

    Opening her own private practice in 2017.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    I didn't hear any discouragement aside from 'it will be hard,' but I always found that statement to be encouraging.

  • How I responded:

    Doesn't apply.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I had to pay for college while supporting kids and overcame this by working while in school.