About Dr. Julie Corbin, Ph.D., LPC

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Every person carries a story — one shaped by relationships, losses, transitions, and the quiet moments that change us. My work as a psychotherapist is rooted in honoring that story with depth, steadiness, and genuine respect.

I am a Doctorate‑prepared New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, Psychotherapist, National Board Certified Clinical Counselor, and Certified Grief Specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. My training includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, and a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University. Across all of my work, I hold a simple guiding belief: people heal best when they feel understood, supported, and met exactly where they are.

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Clinical Focus and Specializations

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I work with adults navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological experiences, including:

• Grief and bereavement — from expected loss to traumatic, complicated grief

• Human–animal bond and pet loss — honoring the depth of attachment and the pain of losing a companion animal

• Chronic and terminal medical conditions, including the emotional impact of caregiving and hospice

• Chronic pain syndrome

• Mood and anxiety disorders

• Mindfulness‑based stress reduction

• Life transitions — both expected and unexpected

• Eating disorders and female athlete triad

• Addictions and substance use

 

Clients often come to me during moments of change — when something in life has shifted, broken open, or become too heavy to carry alone. My role is to help them make sense of what hurts, reconnect with what matters, and move toward a steadier, more grounded way of being.

 

The Human–Animal Bond and Pet Loss

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For many people, the bond with a companion animal is one of the most meaningful relationships in their lives. My specialization in the psychological dynamics of the human–animal bond grew from both clinical interest and years of research. I provide therapy and consultation for:

• Bereaved pet owners

• Veterinary and animal welfare professionals

• Law enforcement and military personnel

• Mental health clinicians seeking training in companion‑animal loss

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My published research, “A Phenomenological Study of Canine Loss and Grief Response,” continues to shape my work and the training I provide to professionals across the country.

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Therapeutic Approach

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My approach is integrative, relational, and deeply individualized. No two people heal in the same way, so no two treatment plans should look the same. I draw from:

•  Psychodynamic Therapy

• Interpersonal Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness‑based modalities

• Clinical hypnosis

• Guided imagery

• Meditation and mind–body practices

 

These approaches allow us to explore both the “why” and the “how” of your experience — the deeper patterns that shape your life and the practical tools that support change.

 

Training and Professional Background

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My clinical work is shaped by more than two decades of training and practice across both public and private settings. I began my professional path at Temple University Hospital, where I completed my pre‑doctoral internship providing health psychology services to chronically and terminally ill patients and their families. This early work taught me how profoundly illness, caregiving, and loss shape a person’s inner world — lessons that continue to inform my practice today.

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I completed my post‑doctoral training at the Center for Psychotherapy and Integrative Healing in Morristown, NJ, where I deepened my work in behavioral medicine, trauma recovery, chronic illness, and the mind–body connection. My ongoing continuing education reflects these interests, with advanced training in trauma‑responsive care, depth‑oriented psychotherapy, and the psychological aspects of health‑related conditions.

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My academic work has also played a meaningful role in my clinical identity. My doctoral dissertation, “A Phenomenological Study of Canine Loss and Grief Response: Clinical and Depth Psychological Implications”, explored the emotional and psychological dimensions of losing a companion animal. This research became a foundation for my later clinical specialization in the human–animal bond and continues to guide the consultation and training I provide to mental health professionals, veterinary teams, and animal welfare organizations.

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In 2026, my work was selected for presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, where I will be presenting on the psychological significance of the human–animal bond and the clinical needs of individuals grieving the loss of a companion animal. This presentation reflects my ongoing commitment to increasing awareness, sensitivity, and clinical competence around this often overlooked form of grief.

 

In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as an educator, consultant, and author in the areas of grief, depth psychology, and the human–animal bond.

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Sports Psychology and Performance Counseling

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As a competitive runner and multisport athlete, I understand firsthand the psychological demands of training, performance, identity, and resilience. I offer sports psychology and performance counseling for athletes at all levels — from those just beginning to those competing at regional and national levels.

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Contact Information

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Email: drjcorbin@aol.com Phone: 973‑886‑3294 Address: 55 Madison Ave., Suite 400, Morristown, NJ