Julia Kaplan
Julia Kaplan is a licensed mental health counselor and credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor. She is the founder of Julia Kaplan Mental Health Counseling PLLC, where she provides compassionate, client-centered care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Julia takes a strength-based approach, tailoring her practice to each client’s unique needs. She also offers specialized parental coaching, helping parents support their children while fostering effective communication and resilience. Throughout her practice, Julia works with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and low-level substance use, as well as those diagnosed with ADHD, and other mood or panic disorders. She collaborates closely with other providers involved in her clients’ care, ensuring continuity and alignment in treatment goals. Julia offers both in-person and virtual appointments, making her services accessible and flexible for the families and individuals she supports. A graduate of Adelphi University with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling, Julia combines her clinical expertise with a deep commitment to helping clients build meaningful, lasting change. Through her work, she empowers clients to develop coping strategies, improve communication skills, and achieve greater emotional and relational well-being.
• LMHC, CASAC
• Adelphi University- M.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the incredible mentors and role models in my life—my supervisor, Molly Murphy, who shaped my professional path; my parents who fostered open emotional conversations and encouraged me to pursue my career trajectory; my sister, who had always been one of my biggest supporters, and inspiring teachers and psychologists who guided me throughout undergraduate and graduate school. Their encouragement, combined with my own dedication and experiences working with children, parents, and young adults, has allowed me to grow into the clinician I am today.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Push through and get comfortable with being uncomfortable—believe in yourself, show your clients you’re human, invest in your own growth through therapy, and never let fear block your opportunities.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are connection, balance, and making a meaningful impact. I prioritize supporting my clients with a strength-based, client-centered approach, while also valuing time with my family, my dog, reading, and exercise to maintain personal well-being.