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Julie Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
2 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Panic disorders
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Julie Chu is a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who provides thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care grounded in compassion and clinical expertise. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from California State University, Long Beach.

My approach to therapy

Julie believes in collaborative care and works closely with her patients to foster insight, build resilience, and promote meaningful progress toward improved mental health and overall well-being.

What you can expect from me

Julie brings extensive experience from both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient chemical dependency settings, allowing her to effectively support individuals with primary mental health concerns as well as complex dual-diagnosis presentations. Her background has shaped a calm, attentive approach to care that prioritizes safety, trust, and long-term stability.

She specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic support, with a focus on creating personalized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances. Julie is known for being approachable, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to helping patients feel heard and supported throughout their treatment journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at California State University, Long Beach, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    14451 Chambers Road
    Tustin, CA 92780