Meet the Team

Julio Sarmiento, LSW

Looking to take a step into therapy can feel like a lot—and I appreciate you for taking the time to find what feels right for you. Life comes with unexpected challenges: navigating big transitions, feeling stuck in anxiety or depression, grief, or trying to heal from past experiences that still weigh you down. Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but it’s gotten to a point where you know something needs to shift. That’s where I come in.

My approach is down-to-earth and person-centered. I believe therapy should be something that works for you, not a one-size-fits-all process. Whether you’re trying to make peace with your past, cut back on substance use, or simply figure out who you are during a season of change—I’m here to walk with you, not ahead of you.

I offer sessions in both English and Spanish, and I take pride in showing up for my clients as a Latinx therapist who understands how cultural identity, intergenerational stress, and systemic pressures can impact your mental health. I also know that growth looks different for everyone—and that healing happens at your own pace.

Areas of Expertise

✔ Life Transitions, Grief & Loss
✔ Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction
✔ Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Overwhelm
✔ Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Therapy
✔ CBT, Motivational Interviewing, IFS & Narrative Therapy

If you’re tired of just trying to “get through it,” and want a space to feel seen, supported, and empowered—I’m here to help. You don’t have to figure it out all at once, and I am here to support you.

Credentials & Certifications

✔ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – New Jersey
✔ Master of Social Work – Ramapo College of New Jersey
✔ Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
✔ Trained in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, IFS & Narrative Therapy
✔ Certified in SIPS/SOPS (Yale University) & Narcan
✔ 5+ years of experience supporting diverse communities, including first-gen and Spanish-speaking clients

Publications

Sarmiento, J (Winter 2024). Colors Dripping Off: A Call to Support Diverse Students. NASW-NJ FOCUS Magazine. (page 44)

Insurance

✔ In-Network: Aetna, Cigna, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
✔ Out of Network: with complimentary billing support.