Juli Fraga
Juli Fraga is a psychologist and a writer in San Francisco. She writes about parenthood, mental health, and emotional wellness.
mental health
How to Know What Kind of Therapy You Need
Depending on what you're going through.
Juli Fraga
3.11.19
grief
A Therapist’s Script for Helping a Friend Grieve a Parent
There's no standard “Grief Etiquette 101” manual, but if you don’t want to sound like a generic sympathy card or risk being presumptuous about what this friend's emotional needs are—here are some words that could help.
Juli Fraga
12.19.18
Essays
How John Mayer Helped Me Become a Better Therapist
Using song lyrics is a form of expressive arts therapy, which can help people tap into their emotions and invoke personal change.
Juli Fraga
6.20.18
VICE TONIC
This Is the Difference Between Normal Fighting and Verbal Abuse
A psychologist gives us six examples of verbal abuse in a relationship, including information on emotional abuse and psychological abuse, too.
Juli Fraga
4.29.18
mental health
This Is the Difference Between Normal Fighting and Verbal Abuse
A psychologist gives us six examples of verbal abuse in a relationship.
Juli Fraga
4.20.18
VICE TONIC
When it's Time to Cut Off a Family Member
There's a difference between regular family drama and a toxic relationship.
Juli Fraga
1.21.18
mental health
When it's Time to Cut Off a Family Member
There's a difference between regular family drama and a toxic relationship.
Juli Fraga
1.3.18
mental health
How to Date Someone With Anxiety
Step one: Find out what anxiety is.
Juli Fraga
11.17.17
mental health
How to Date Someone With Anxiety
Step one: Find out what anxiety is.
Juli Fraga
11.15.17
We Asked
What Therapists Think About Their Worst Patients
"He was hitting many stereotypes of the racist cop."
Juli Fraga
7.7.17
Money Talks
Being Broke Around Rich People Messes With Your Longterm Health
That feeling when you split the bill and your share equals...rent? It isn't inconsequential.
Juli Fraga
4.26.17
Daily Buzzkill
Women Doctors Are Still Getting Screwed Over
"Showing any vulnerability is a sign of weakness."
Juli Fraga
3.17.17
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