BA, East Carolina University // MA, Marymount University
Julie Criner is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with nearly two decades of experience treating adolescents and young adults. She has supervised program operations and clinician development at the reputed Renfrew Center while working across inpatient, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient levels of care. Focused on individual, group, and family therapy, Julie specializes in anxiety‑driven behaviors, perfectionism, avoidance, and family accommodation patterns, using structured approaches including exposure‑based treatment.
Julie takes a collaborative, systems-informed approach to care. She is committed to helping clients gradually face fears, strengthen resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting progress. Outside of work, Julie enjoys traveling to watch her children play hockey and spending time outdoors.
Her Inspiration:
I’m inspired by the courage it takes for adolescents and families to face anxiety head‑on. Watching them reclaim parts of their lives they thought were out of reach is what keeps me committed to this work.
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Training & Credentials:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
- ARFID: A Lifespan Lens Etiology, Subtypes and Responsive Treatment Considerations Training
- Treating ARFID: Treatment Strategies for Eating Disorder Clinicians Training
- Complex Comorbidity: Case Review of Co-occurring ARFID, Trauma, and OCD Training
- ARFID Care In A Virtual World Training
- Cultural and Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of OCD Training