Julian Nuñez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) with over five years of experience in education and mental health. He is dedicated to supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate identity, growth, and emotional development.

With a background in both classroom teaching and clinical practice, Julian brings structure, mentorship, and therapeutic insight to his work with adolescents and families. Julian earned his Bachelor’s degree in English and Elementary Education from Springfield College, where he was a four-year member of the college football program. He began his career as an elementary co-teacher and high school football coach before transitioning to middle school health teacher and school counselor intern at Greenwich Country Day School. These experiences strengthened his passion for youth development and expanded his understanding of the academic, social, and emotional challenges adolescents face.

He completed his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University and currently holds the LPC-A designation. His clinical approach is integrative and relational, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic theory, strengths-based therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Julian is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Mental Health Literacy, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based care and accessible mental health education. Julian’s work focuses on helping adolescents and young adults build emotional insight, strengthen accountability, and develop future-oriented goals.

He is passionate about fostering resilience and confidence, creating a collaborative environment where clients feel supported and appropriately challenged. Outside of his professional life, Julian enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, playing basketball, powerlifting, and spending quality time with friends and family. He values connection, community, and continual growth—principles that guide both his life and his work as a clinician.