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Julie Chloe Cotton

AMFT Inner Expansions Therapy Services
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Communication Issues, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder
In network with Aetna, Blue Shield

Introduction

Welcome! I honor your visit as a meaningful sign that you’re seeking greater well-being. As human beings moving through a complex and ever-changing world, we all encounter challenges. Whether you find yourself navigating pain and discomfort, or simply feeling off-course, these experiences are not signs of failure. Rather, they are messages inviting you to pause, listen, and reroute. I am here to hold a supportive, secure and nurturing space where you can step away from external pressures allowing you to do just that. Here, you and your loved ones are welcomed with compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I am deeply passionate about helping people return to themselves, uncover their heart’s desires, and weave more ease and enjoyment into the fabric of their lives. I see my role as a partner on your journey - someone who helps identify obstacles, illuminate underlying core needs and desires, and support you in moving forward with confidence. Together, we will work toward greater clarity, harmony, and well-being. My approach is culturally sensitive, organic and attuned to each person’s unique needs and preferences. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Solution- Focused Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy, integrating them in ways that feel natural and effective for you. This flexible, individualized process empowers you to take meaningful steps toward both short-term improvements and lasting change. Therapy isn’t a magic cure-all, but it can be the difference between feeling stuck in old, limiting patterns and stepping into the driver’s seat of your own life! I look forward to meeting you - wherever you are - and partnering with you on your unique path toward deeper serenity, harmony, fulfillment, and joy. Professional Bio: Chloe (legal name Julie) has extensive experience in somatic healing. She is trained in EMDR therapy through EMDR Professional Training - an EMDRIA Approved Training Provider. She is trained in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Conflict Resolution, as a Heartmath Coach and SoulCollage facilitator. She has worked in the public school systems as well as with resource families in the foster care system. She values therapy for couples and healthy relationships. She is level one trained in the Gottman Method. She is passionate about doing the deeper work and healing trauma through an integrated and holistic perspective. Chloe earned a Master's of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Global in 2025. She earned a Masters of Art from the University of Paris VIII, Saint-Denis in Ways of Life and Social Policies after earning a Bachelor's Degree in Modern Language & Literature. Chloe is registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 155963) under the name "Julie Cotton" and she is under the clinical supervision of Shannon Cantillano (LCSW 28917).

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

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers flexible fees

Licenses

  • AMFT #155963 (CA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Coaching

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • French

Payment options Free intro call available Offers flexible fees

Pay with insurance

Julie Chloe Cotton accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Session $150

Locations

Inner Expansions Therapy Services - Room 1
9700 El Camino Real, Suite 200
Atascadero, CA 93422-5579
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Inner Expansions Therapy Services - Room 4 Upstairs
9700 El Camino Real, Suite 200
Atascadero, CA 93422-5579
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Inner Expansions Therapy Services- Room 3
9700 El Camino Real, Suite 200
Atascadero, CA 93422-5579
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Inner Expansions Therapy Services - Telehealth

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - UMASS Global

Certifications

  • Couples
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Trauma
  • Play Therapy
  • EMDR

FAQ

Is Julie Chloe Cotton accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Julie Chloe Cotton is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Julie Chloe Cotton also offers a free consultation.
Does Julie Chloe Cotton offer telehealth appointments? Julie Chloe Cotton does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Julie Chloe Cotton specialize in? Julie Chloe Cotton specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Communication Issues, and Trauma.
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