Julie Kolzet

I am a NYC based psychologist with a specialization in health psychology and the treatment of insomnia. I offer psychotherapy, consultations, evaluations, and mindfulness training for young adults, adults, seniors, and groups. When working with patients, I draw upon my understanding of evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to provide treatment that is well matched to an individual's goals and strengths. 

My theoretical approach is best described as cognitive-behavioral. What this approach means is that the focus of therapy is on how you are thinking (your "cognitions"), behaving, and relating in your life, currently. In other words, cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) focuses more on the present and less on early childhood experiences. Of course, childhood experiences help shape a person's belief system, are significant, and often warrant exploration and discussion. Many patients take comfort in knowing that numerous studies have shown CBT to be a highly effective and efficient way to treat a host of challenges ranging from depressed mood to social anxiety to poor health behaviors.

I also have specialized training in the behavioral treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and have trained on the fellowship level at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Collectively, this advanced training enables me to effectively change how patients perceive sleep as well as alter the existing symptoms of their sleep disorders.