Julie de Azevedo Hanks

Like most women, Julie Hanks (@julie_hanks) wears many hats, loves eating chocolate, taking long naps, and she tolerates exercise. As a licensed therapist Julie has been counseling women, couples, and families for nearly 2 decades. In addition to providing therapy and serving as Executive Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, Hanks is a sought after media contributor appearing regularly on KSL TV’s Studio 5, and has appeared on TLC, Discovery Health, and Fox News Channel. Her down-to-earth advice has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Day, Women’s Health, Parenting, and others.

Julie first book written for women of faith about preventing emotional burnout through self-care is scheduled to publish in Aug. 2013. She hosts a weekly radio show “The Julie Hanks Show” on BYU Radio where she talks with callers and offers help with their life challenges. Also an award-winning performing songwriter, Julie’s most recent CD “Masterpiece: The Best of Julie de Azevedo” is a collection of her best-loved songs. Her most valuable experience has been “in the trenches” of family life for nearly 24 years as wife and mother of 4 children ranging from kindergartner to college student. For more information on counseling, music, book, or upcoming appearances visit JulieHanks.com.