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julie Conquest (She/They)

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor No. 19159​
Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 3
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“do not choose the lesser life.
​do you hear me.
do you hear me.
choose the life that is. yours.
the life that is seducing your lungs.
that is dripping down your chin.”
― Nayyirah Waheed

Julie is a warm and compassionate therapist who is committed to helping individuals reconnect with their true selves and heal from life's challenges. Drawing from a rich blend of therapeutic approaches, she combines body-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and methods that explore thoughts and emotions. This integrative style allows her to create a unique, personalized approach for each client, addressing both the conscious and unconscious parts of their experience.
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LJulie’s path to therapy was deeply personal. As a teenager, she was profoundly impacted by a kind and understanding therapist who helped her through a difficult time. This experience left a lasting impression and inspired her to pursue a career where she could offer that same level of care and support to others. She believes that our stories are some of the most precious parts of who we are and feels honored to help clients rediscover the meaning and healing within their own narratives.
Known for her collaborative, person-centered style, Julie works alongside her clients to help them rediscover a sense of connection with themselves. She views pain as an inevitable part of the human experience, but believes it softens when it is acknowledged, witnessed, and shared in a safe and supportive environment. Her role is to guide clients through transitions, moments of being stuck, and times of searching for greater meaning, supporting them in creating lasting transformation.

​Julie’s background in sociocultural anthropology gives her a deep understanding of how culture and identity shape our experiences. She values working with clients to explore how their unique cultural and personal contexts influence their lives, and she brings a liberatory lens to her work, recognizing the systemic factors that may impact each individual’s journey.
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Above all, Julie’s therapeutic approach is grounded in her deep respect for each person’s unique inner wisdom. She is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space where clients can heal, grow, and reconnect with their true selves on their own terms.

Clinical areas of interest:

Life Transitions
Meaning-Making and Personal Growth
Trauma and Healing
Existential Inquiry and Spirituality
Identity and Cultural Exploration


Julie is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, working under the supervision of Amanda Leitner LMFT #90324. She holds a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College.
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Heart in Balance Counseling Center
6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite C 201
Oakland, CA 94609
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Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 1
Email: [email protected]
Heart in Balance is a non-profit, 501(C)3, training and counseling center, in Oakland California, that provides integrative approaches to working with a diverse community of clients and programs. 

Our therapists are Registered Marriage Family Therapist Associates, Post Graduate Trainees and Trainees in Practicum, who possess a broad range of approaches, experience and perspectives. 

We provide both short and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, family, children, and adolescents. We make sessions available with affordable and sliding scale fees.
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