Hermosa Beach therapist/ San Pedro Therapist

Julie Ursic, JD, MSW, PMH-C

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker

I am an ACSW living and working in the South Bay of Los Angeles (Hermosa Beach and San Pedro). For nearly twenty years, I have worked as an attorney, helping a diverse set of clients navigate various types of legal challenges. My prior career as a litigation attorney informs my work with professionals and others in high stress jobs as I am keenly aware of the impact stress and anxiety can have on our lives.

During my time as a practicing attorney, I also worked to balance parenting and my career - I am a mother of three children, including twins. My experience as a working mother of three children under the age of three opened my eyes to the importance of the emotional well being of women and their partners and challenges faced by pregnant women and women in the postpartum period.  My life and work experiences ultimately led me to transition to social work, with a focus on directly supporting working parents and teens.

As a lawyer and therapist, I am able to combine my interests in working with professionals, people experiencing anxiety and depression, life transitions, mothers, pregnant women and women in the postpartum period, as well as people experiencing sleep difficulties and insomnia. My style of therapy is collaborative, interactive, and direct and I love working with clients to help you identify your personal goals and support you in your effort to achieve them.

I am passionate about helping people manage mood, adjustment, and work/life balance. My work with clients is deeply important to me and gives me purpose every day. I pride myself on creating connections with clients and empowering them to use their own strengths, resilience, and knowledge to promote growth and healing.

EDUCATION

  • Masters of Social Work- USC

  • Juris Doctorate - Loyola Law School of Los Angeles

  • Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies - UCLA

    • Minor - Applied Developmental Psychology - UCLA

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) received from Pospartum Support International.