Julia Purcaro

Julia Purcaro

Program Manager, Outpatient Services — Huntington

LMFT, CASAC-Master, ICADC

Julia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York and Connecticut, a Master Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and families with co-occurring disorders in substance abuse residential treatment programs. Throughout her career, Julia has managed departments in substance abuse programs, provided clinical supervision to help team members expand their knowledge and skills, and assisted with program development. At Mountainside, Julia uses a systemic approach to help clients work towards their treatment goals in individual, group, and family therapy. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Family Therapy to assist clients in making positive changes as individuals as well as within their family systems. When not at work, Julia enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.