Julie Milstein, LMSW

Julie Milstein (LMSW) is a psychotherapist specializing in work with elementary-aged children, pre-teens, and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, and behavioral concerns. She works with families facing complex dynamics, helping children process difficult experiences while supporting caregivers in strengthening their relationships and understanding of their child's needs. Her clinical focus includes trauma-related disorders, PTSD, depression, ADHD, and adjustment challenges.

Julie brings an integrative approach that blends trauma-informed care, child-centered play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She creates therapy as a space where children's feelings are understood and their strengths can emerge, while caregivers gain practical tools and deeper insight to support their child's growth. Her work emphasizes building emotional understanding and resilience both within sessions and in daily family life.

Julie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and social work from Loyola University and a master's in social work from the University of Michigan, where she specialized in child welfare and child maltreatment. She has worked at the Children's Law Center in New York on their social work team, allocating resources for children and families. She also provided trauma-informed play therapy to children with acute trauma disorders at the Family Assessment Clinic in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Outside of clinical work, Julie enjoys taking her dog Ollie on long walks through Central Park and trying new foods around New York.