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Julia Ludwig-Bongard

AMFT Forward Focus Counseling
Specialties: Childhood Trauma, Attachment Issues, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Gender Identity,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna

Introduction

You have within yourself what you need to grow and change, and I am here to support and encourage you on your journey of growth. I believe in the healing power of a strong, positive therapeutic connection built on trust. If you are stuck or hurting, together, we will uncover what is keeping you from achieving your dreams and work on discovering and expressing your truest self. By utilizing person-centered, trauma-focused, and attachment theory approaches, we will explore how early childhood bonds and experiences may continue to influence your adult life and relationship patterns. I am passionate about supporting families, couples, and individuals who are working towards building greater connections in their life through self-acceptance and understanding. My own experience as a parent of 3 multi-cultural and neuro-diverse children, as well as years of experience as a parent educator means we will focus on building emotional intelligence through the language of feelings and needs, helping you enrich all your personal relationships while also deepening and developing a more positive connection with yourself. I am dedicated to working with people in recovery, seeking recovery, or those who are affected by the family disease of addiction including Adult Children of Alcoholics (or dysfunctional families). Additionally, I have experience with and enjoy working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA community and are looking for couples therapy, coming out support or gender affirming care. If you need support, I am here for you. Please contact me to set up an appointment.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • AMFT #137527 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • People with Disabilities
  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • Atheist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Julia Ludwig-Bongard accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Sliding scale per hour $120 - $150

Locations

Forward Focus Counseling Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-3809
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Julia Ludwig-Bongard accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Julia Ludwig-Bongard is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Julia Ludwig-Bongard offer telehealth appointments? Julia Ludwig-Bongard does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Julia Ludwig-Bongard specialize in? Julia Ludwig-Bongard specializes in the following areas: Attachment Issues, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, and Parenting.

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