Julie Ann Therese De Los Santos

Julie Ann Therese, PMHNP-BC is the Founder & CEO of Alternative Awakenings Psychiatry, a group practice with multiple rotating providers. She provides medication management with therapy integration (no stand-alone therapy). Julie supports adults and women, with a focus on perinatal mental health and the Filipino-American community.

Diagnoses are based on clinical findings; she does not offer evaluations solely to obtain a specific diagnosis (e.g., ADHD).

For immediate response please call/text our office at 530-691-0193

UPDATED HOURS OF OPERATION AS OF 4/01/2026

Front office hours: Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm.

Providers’ office hours are by APPOINTMENT only:

Monday/Tuesday from 9AM to 7PM

Wednesday 9AM-12PM

Thursday 9AM-5PM

Friday 9AM-12PM.

Weekend hours for CONSULTATIONS ONLY: 12PM-5PM

BOOKING PROCESS:

A deposit is requested to reserve your appointment time. For Headway patients, this deposit is fully refundable. It is not applied as payment for services unless insurance cannot be verified, a claim cannot be submitted due to incomplete or inaccurate insurance information, no valid payment method is available in Headway or Alma, you are otherwise responsible for the charges.

My approach to care is collaborative and patient-centered—your body, your mind, and your voice matter. We make decisions together, and you are an active partner in your treatment.

I take a holistic approach, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. I’m open to both traditional and alternative treatment options and can support clients who wish to explore natural approaches before medication, when clinically appropriate.

My goal is to empower and support you with compassion, practical tools, and thoughtful care to enhance well-being and quality of life.

In your first session, you can expect a welcoming, collaborative space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

We’ll take time to understand your story, concerns, and goals, and work together to create a personalized path forward that aligns with your values.

My approach is rooted in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and understanding, recognizing how life experiences, trauma, and upbringing shape mental health.

Treatment is evidence-based and individualized, thoughtfully integrating therapy, lifestyle changes, supplements, and medication when appropriate.

You’ll leave with clarity, practical tools, and a sense of empowerment, knowing you’re not navigating this alone.