Julie Krupinski , LCSW

Julie Krupinski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and women's issues. She focuses on practical steps people can take now, and she treats each person with respect and without judgment. Julie aims to help people rebuild confidence, find clearer direction, and regain control over daily life.

Her approach is collaborative and rooted in well-established methods. She uses client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are part of her toolkit to help people notice difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed. Motivational Interviewing supports those struggling with substance use by strengthening personal motivation for change. Sessions are geared toward realistic goals and small steps that fit everyday life.

Julie has worked across a range of settings in New Jersey and is familiar with 12-step programs and hospice and end-of-life concerns. Her practice emphasizes building strengths, improving communication, and addressing family of origin and relationship patterns when they affect a person's wellbeing.

People who connect with her typically want a supportive, straightforward therapist who offers practical tools alongside emotional support. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make continuing work easier within busy lives.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Julie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take actions that match their values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on spotting thought patterns that increase distress and practicing practical changes. CBT is useful for depression, mood disorders, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie treats therapy as a team effort and will help clients decide which methods feel most useful based on their goals and preferences. That assessment can shift over time as needs change.

Online formats make it easier to keep regular appointments. Video calls approximate an in-person session and allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short check-ins, brief problem-solving, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and daily routines.