About Julia Schechter, MSW, LICSW

Bilingual Trauma Therapist, Educator, and Advocate for Culturally Responsive Care

Julia Schechter, MSW, LICSW (she/her) is a Boston-based trauma therapist, social work educator, and advocate for accessible, culturally competent mental health care. She is a bilingual clinician offering therapy in English and Spanish.

Julia specializes in working with adults healing from early childhood trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Her approach integrates trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and harm reduction, helping clients build safety, emotional regulation, and meaningful connection in their lives.

In addition to her clinical work, Julia is a part-time faculty member at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and an adjunct instructor at Simmons University School of Social Work, where she teaches core social work courses and mentors MSW students.

Julia is deeply committed to training the next generation of trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive clinicians.