Meet Julissa Hok, LCSW
Hi! I’m Julissa (she/her)…
I'm a therapist, a mom of twins, and someone who deeply understands what it's like to hold a lot—emotionally, mentally, generationally.
I work with women who carry invisible weight: the first-generation adult who’s always been the responsible one, the college student navigating anxiety and pressure, the mom trying to do it all while barely holding it together, the high-achieving young professional who looks fine on the outside but is battling burnout and self-doubt inside.
You might be exhausted from people-pleasing, stuck in your head with racing thoughts, or constantly wondering if you’re doing enough (or if you are enough).
If that sounds familiar—you’re in the right place.
No more masks. No more guilt for feeling too much. Just room to exhale and figure out what you need, who you are, and how to build a life that feels more like yours.
My Therapeutic Approach
I offer trauma therapy that’s gentle, relational, and real. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the belief that healing happens when you feel safe enough to be your full self—no masks, no performance, no judgment.
Many of my clients are navigating deep emotional exhaustion, burnout, people-pleasing, racing thoughts, and a harsh inner critic. They’re often first-generation adults, young professionals, students, or mothers who’ve spent years putting everyone else first. If that’s you, I want you to know: you don’t have to carry it all alone anymore.
I use a trauma-informed approach that blends EMDR, talk therapy, and parts work (like inner child and self-compassion work) to help you reconnect with your voice, release what no longer serves you, and build more self-trust. Therapy with me might look like gently unpacking past wounds, learning how to say “no” without guilt, or finally feeling like you’re enough—just as you are.
This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. This is about helping you come home to yourself—one session at a time.
The Heart Behind My Work
Healing Doesn’t Have to Look Perfect
If you're holding it all together on the outside but feel like you're unraveling inside, you're not alone. In this space, you don’t have to perform, fix yourself, or explain away your feelings. You get to show up exactly as you are—messy, tired, unsure—and still be met with compassion and care. Healing is not about doing it “right.” It’s about being real.
You Are the Expert on Your Life
I don’t believe in a top-down, clinical approach. We’ll work together, side by side. I bring tools and insight from trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, and you bring your lived experience, your cultural identity, your intuition, and your resilience. I’ll always honor the wisdom you already carry, even if it feels buried right now.
Safe, Culturally-Aware Space for First-Gen & Marginalized Experiences
As a first-generation adult or someone breaking cycles, the pressure to succeed, care for others, and not “fail” can be crushing. You might be carrying stories of survival, perfectionism, and guilt—and therapy should be a space that understands that. I hold space for all the identities and expectations you’re navigating. You don't have to over-explain or tone it down here.
Boundaries Are a Form of Self-Respect
Many of my clients come in exhausted from saying yes too much, putting others first, or shrinking themselves to keep the peace. Together, we’ll unpack where those patterns come from and start building the kind of boundaries that protect your energy—not out of selfishness, but out of self-respect.
Therapy Should Feel Like a Relationship, Not a Transaction
You deserve a therapist who’s present with you—not just listening but really getting you. This is a space for honest conversations, humor, emotion, and gentle challenge. I believe growth happens when you feel connected and supported—not analyzed or judged.
READY TO START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY?
Whether you’re looking for trauma therapy, EMDR, or a space to untangle the pressure of being the “strong one,” I’m here to support you.
Let’s talk about what you need and how we can move forward—together.