Julia Purcaro, LMFT, CASAC

Julia Purcaro, LMFT, CASAC has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Julia'smost recent role is as a Program Manager at Mountainside since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Outpatient Clinician at Mountainside from July 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Mountainside, Julia worked at Outreach House II where they held multiple positions. Julia was a Family Services Coordinator from October 2019 to July 2021, responsible for coordinating services for families. From March 2016 to October 2019, they served as a Family Therapist, facilitating multi-family therapy sessions and conducting individual and family therapy sessions. Julia also had a role as a Family Department Intern from September 2015 to March 2016, working with adolescent residents and facilitating group and family therapy sessions.

Julia also has experience working at The Center for Psychotherapy as an Administrative Assistant from March 2014 to March 2016. Julia'sresponsibilities included coordinating intake calls, scheduling appointments, and providing referrals to community resources.

Julia gained further experience as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at the Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic at Hofstra University from September 2014 to May 2015. In this role, they conducted individual, couple, and family psychotherapy sessions, developed treatment plans, and maintained case files.

Additionally, Julia has held various positions in different educational settings. Julia worked as an Activity Leader at Moving Language Ahead (MLA) Hofstra University from June 2012 to August 2013, organizing activities and excursions for international students. Julia also interned at Phoenix House from January 2013 to May 2013, South Kingstown High School as a Mentor/Tutor from January 2012 to December 2012, and Broad Rock Middle School and Curtis Corner Middle School as a Homework Club Assistant in 2012.

Julia's earliest work experience was as a Teacher's Assistant at the University of Rhode Island Child Development Center from September 2011 to December 2011, assisting in classroom organization and student activities.

Overall, Julia Purcaro, LMFT, CASAC has a diverse background with experience in program management, outpatient therapy, family services coordination, administrative support, and educational settings.

Julia Purcaro, LMFT, CASAC completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General from the University of Rhode Island from 2009 to 2013. Following this, they pursued a Master's of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hofstra University, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, which they completed from 2013 to 2016.