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Julia Remala-Hanley

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Julie

Hello! I'm so glad you are reaching out for support. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, maternal mental health, and women’s issues. My approach is warm, compassionate, strengths-based, and collaborative. I use humor and honesty to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore yourself. I believe you know yourself best and may just need a little guidance to move toward your goals and desires. I’m glad you’re prioritizing your mental health and would love to be part of your journey.

I’m glad you’re prioritizing your mental health and would love to be part of your journey.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Direct
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Julie Remala-Hanley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT90757 (exp May 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Julia Remala-Hanley accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Julia Remala-Hanley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Julie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Julie’s California license number is LMFT90757, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Julia Remala-Hanley has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Julie’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Pepperdine University; MA - Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Julie has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Julie is part of that group.

Julia Remala-Hanley works with Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Julie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Julie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Julia Remala-Hanley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Julie’s style is affirming, casual, direct, humorous, and warm. In Julie’s words: “I’m glad you’re prioritizing your mental health and would love to be part of your journey.”

Julia Remala-Hanley (she/her) offers therapy in English. Julie identifies as White.

Julia Remala-Hanley offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Julie is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Julia Remala-Hanley is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Julie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Julie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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