Julie Kupfer

In my practice I strive to create an open, empowering, and creative atmosphere so clients can gain comfort in self-expression.  I firmly believe therapy is most effective when there is a collaborative relationship based on trust, curiosity, and growth. 

As a result of my artistic background, I conceptualize the field of psychology as both an art and a science. From an artistic perspective, I believe the therapist must be flexible and creative in constructing a comfortable environment and tailoring conceptualizations and interventions specifically to each client. Drawing from science, psychology is grounded in research and I strive to provide clients with empirically-supported treatments.

In terms of therapeutic orientations, I consider myself an integrative therapist with a strong foundation in cognitive-behavioral therapies (especially dialectical behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) and interpersonal therapy. I have a strong affinity for mindfulness techniques and other anxiety-reducing strategies. I make sure to view each client as a whole person, taking into account variables of diversity, such as family background, culture, ethnicity, age, and race, in order to achieve a holistic and comprehensive perspective. I specialize in treating issues of women’s experiences including relationships, sexuality, trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (including grief and loss), family balance, and college/graduate challenges.

Areas of Research

• Relationship between personal and clinical factors and overt acts of anger and aggression.
• Cultural differences in social sharing and personal narratives.

Professional Education

• New York University- Counseling and Wellness Services (post-doctoral fellowship)
• Northwestern University- Counseling and Psychological Services (predoctoral clinical internship)
• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Psy.D.)

Credentials/Board Certification

• New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist #019856
• American Psychological Association
• Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
• National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Seleni Institute's Maternal Mental Health Intensive covering the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and perinatal grief and loss. 

Presentations/Media

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Presentation for staff members of New York University in 2012.
• Completing Your Dissertation Panel Talk for New York University Students in 2012.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Presentation for staff members of Northwestern University in 2011.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Presentation for staff members of University of Chicago in 2009.