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Hi, I’m Dr. Julie de Azevedo

(formerly Dr. Julie Hanks)

I’m a divorcee after 36 years of marriage, mom, and grandma integrating home and work life, personal growth, and relationship growth — all while sorting through messages from my conservative religious background.

It’s time for you to take the leap and step into your power.

Licensed therapist, owner of Wasatch Family Therapy, coach, author of The Assertiveness Guide for Women, TEDx speaker, media contributor, and performing songwriter — with 30 years of experience counseling women, couples, and families.

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