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Juliana Varela, LCSW

Liscensed Clinical Social Worker

Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Juliana is a licensed clinical social worker at the Washington University Living Well Center. Her practice focuses on empowering individuals to achieve new levels of wellness through a motivational, strength-based approach. Juliana has 18+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist with individuals, families and children in hospital and private practice settings. She has special interests in the areas of identity/assimilation/acculturation, intergenerational trauma, eating disorders, somatization and issues related to childhood trauma. 

Common Diagnosis Treated

  • Obesity
  • Pain from arthritic, autoimmune and neurogenic (nervous system) sources
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Chronic pain, anxiety and depression that can occur from health issues

Common Procedures

  • Positive psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Pain neuroscience
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused interventions
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • Goal setting/accountability
  • Stress management
  • Mindfulness

Clinical Office Locations

Academic Office Mailing Address

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    Campus Box 8233

    660 Euclid Avenue

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Clinical Interests

Juliana is a licensed clinical social worker at the Washington University Living Well Center. Her practice focuses on empowering individuals to achieve new levels of wellness through a motivational, strength-based approach. Juliana has 18+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist with individuals, families and children in hospital and private practice settings. She has special interests in the areas of identity/assimilation/acculturation, intergenerational trauma, eating disorders, somatization and issues related to childhood trauma. 

Background

Juliana attended the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work. She is currently pursuing advanced psychoanalytic training from the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute and Clinic in St. Louis, MO.

Board Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Undergraduate Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduate Degree

  • Master of Science in Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Societies and Organizations

  • American Psychoanalytic Association

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