Dr. JULIE KOLZET, PhD is a BOARD CERTIFIED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Licensed Psychologist | Insomnia Treatment Provider
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES in NY, FL & NC.
Dr. Julie Kolzet is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment options for a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, low mood, and body image concerns. She has approximately 21 years of experience learning, practicing, and teaching in New York City. Dr. Kolzet’s clinical work is enhanced by her specialized training in behavioral treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders. She also has a specialty in helping patients through perinatal and postpartum depression. Individualized treatment plans, whether they be for sleep, anxiety, or any number of challenges that impede your day-to-day, are the crux of her practice.
BIO
Dr. Julie Kolzet is a licensed clinical psychologist, supervisor, mentor, and specialist in behavioral sleep medicine. In 2013, Dr. Kolzet established a psychotherapy and behavioral health practice that provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and supportive psychotherapy to individuals and groups on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. She utilizes her expertise to help her patients build motivation, overcome challenges, adhere to long-term health-promoting behaviors, and thrive in daily life. Dr. Kolzet also incorporates evidence-based tools and technologies to track treatment progress and therapy gains.
Dr. Kolzet received a MA in Counseling and Guidance for College and Community Agencies from NYU and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Health Emphasis from Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has trained on the fellowship level at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Pennsylvania.. She is also affiliated with the Allied Health Professional Staff at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health and is a consulting psychologist and behavioral health specialist with Well by Messer.
STRUGGLING WITH INSOMNIA?
If you find yourself completely unable to sleep at night and feel like you’ve tried everything, you’re not alone. I am one of a just a few providers who has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, the gold standard psychotherapy treatment for insomnia. This practice aims to help patients become their own “sleep coach” and is effective for a wide range of patients, including those currently taking sleep medication.
I thought I would take the time to list a few tips I’ve found helpful for my patients over the years. By no means is this list exhaustive, but if you find any of them interesting, feel free to book a consultation with me and we can work together.
● Consider the Whole Picture: Sleep difficulties don’t exist in isolation. What life circumstances might be leading to these sleepless nights? Many patients benefit from discussing worries and stressors that contribute to their sleep difficulties, as emotional well-being is key to long-term improvement.
● Address Your Beliefs Around Sleep: It’s important to understand how certain behaviors or stimuli can negatively impact your sleep. Together, we can reassess your routine to help.
● Don’t “Chase” Sleep: Sleep trackers such as the OURA ring can be helpful for some, but it can lead others into states of orthosomnia, where we obsess over our sleep. I help patients to stop “chasing” sleep and begin letting it come naturally through modifications around thought patterns and behavior.
● Recognize Medication Use: Some patients report “sleeping well” but later reveal they rely on sleep medication. I understand that many do not want to use sleep medication forever; together, we can address the underlying root causes of insomnia instead.
GETTING STARTED
If you’re here, you’ve already taken the first step. Please book with me to set up a consultation. I am in network with Cigna and Aetna insurance, telehealth only.
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