Julie Krupinski, LCSW

Julie Krupinski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Julie also supports those dealing with self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood disorders, compassion fatigue, intimacy issues and life changes.

Julie approaches work in a person-centered way and uses practical, evidence-based methods. She respects that each person knows their own life best and focuses on building strengths and coping tools. Sessions tend to include direct conversation, skill teaching, and collaborative planning for next steps.

Her background includes a range of clinical settings and experience with 12-step approaches for substance concerns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy and client-centered techniques. These methods are used to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns in day-to-day life.

Julie pays attention to communication patterns, family of origin issues, codependency, and problems with control or impulsivity. She also works with people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Practical problem solving and improving everyday functioning are common focuses.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work often find this approach useful. Julie helps people notice what is getting in the way, practice different responses, and build small, sustainable habits that fit ordinary life.

Approaches used in online sessions