Justin Supnick
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Recent Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate committed to dynamic, integrative, and culturally attuned practice. I ground my work in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and will complete my Level 1 training in May 2026 while actively participating in Motivational Interviewing (MI) community practice groups with long-term aspirations to become a trainer in both modalities. Integrating Narrative Therapy tenets and informed by my personal mindfulness practice and spiritual inquiry, I guide clients to explore their inner ecology of “parts,” deconstruct dominant stories that inform the roles they play, and understand the cultural, familial, and societal influences shaping their experiences and burdens. I bring a reflective, theory-driven approach that supports clients in navigating suffering with less resistance and greater self-compassion, while fostering meaningful, sustainable change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Participant
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
06.2024 - Current
- Attended numerous online motivational interviewing weekly practice groups to refine clinical skills through role play practice sessions with other clinicians. Received critical feedback to refine my ability to effectively be in the motivational interviewing spirit, roll with resistance, and elicit clients' change talk with subsequent commitment to change.
- Attended numerous online weekly didactic learning modules in which clinical demonstrations and analysis of motivational techniques were reviewed.
- Completed online introductory motivational interviewing course equipping participants with key skills and techniques to effectively engage clients, support behavior change, point out discrepancies between their actions and core values, and enhance their motivation to resolve their internal ambivalence.
Counselor in Training - Intern
Helio Health Meadows Outpatient Program
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided individual therapy to a diverse caseload of clients, all above the age of 18, addressing a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, low self-esteem, and more. Utilized interventions and developed treatment plans predominantly using IFS, MI, Narrative Therapy, and CBT tailored to clients' needs and corresponding evidence-based research.
- Conduct thorough initial assessments utilizing evidence-based clinical assessments to determine initial diagnoses and services needed.
- Co-facilitated and lead group therapy sessions, predominantly a grief and loss group as well as multiple groups on substance use recovery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress notes, ensuring compliance with clinic standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- Collaborated with supervising clinicians and university faculty to receive critical feedback and guidance on clinical skills, culturally aware practice, treatment planning, intervention strategies, and mitigating personal biases and counter-transferences that interfere with the therapeutic relationship.
- Made appropriate referrals to within-facility resources, such as medication management and specialized therapeutic groups (e.g., couples counseling, anger management groups, DBT skills group, etc.). Attended monthly group supervisions to aid in this interprofessional collaboration.
Research Assistant: Department of Psychology
Stockton University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated in a student-led study examining the effect of meditation and journaling practices on undergraduate students' mental well being, supervised by principal investigator Dr. Helena Girgis. Studied and synthesizing corresponding literature of effects of the James Pennebaker therapeutic journaling method and a peer reviewed guided meditation.
- Instructed student participants, oriented them to designated psychology lab rooms on campus, and kept thorough, detailed reports of their records and possibilities of confounds.
Research Assistant: Children's Learning Lab
Stockton University
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked collaboratively with peers and Dr. Helena Girgis to further the development of a research study on childhood moral development, conducted by presenting social dilemmas to 4th graders.
- Reviewed and revised social dilemmas based on synthesis of current childhood development literature.
- Organized raw data through excel and SPSS, and aided in transitioning the study to Qualtrics.
Ballet Piano Accompanist
Stockton University
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Integrated the ballet teachers' guidance in conjunction with research and trial and error to proficiently accompany the classes. Sculpted the musicality to precisely adapt to the nuance of each respective dance exercise as per the dance teachers' feedback.
- Actively listened and made constant, small changes in real time to meet the demands of how the class developed each day.
- Accompanied at New Motion Dance Studio and adapted to the teacher's preferences and alterations of exercises.
- Played an accompaniment to a section of choreography in the Spring Dance Concert on campus.
Intern
Mind, Body, and Soul Therapy & Counseling
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped manage the administrative inner workings of the private therapy practice. Created educational mental health resources for clients, aided in networking and outreach initiatives with other local helping professionals, and compiled community resource information for clinicians.
- Aided in social media and community presence through blog and social media posts, newsletters, image slideshows showcasing the practice, and updating clinician profiles on Psychology Today.
- Engaged in group clinician meetings to discuss policies and major updates in the practice in addition to collaboratively sharing new perspectives on interventions, incorporating new modalities, latest literature, and similar efforts to work as a team and diversify each other's knowledge and lenses for case conceptualization.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY07.2025
B.A. - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Theoretical Understanding: Bridging theory into practice when researching theories including IFS, MI, Narrative therapy, and CBT
- Reflexivity: Keeping biases, assumptions, and reactivity in constant check to ensure they are bracketed
- Mindfulness techniques: Practicing meditation, journaling, and yoga to develop non-reactive, single pointed focus in daily life
- Inquisitive question asking: Bringing unconditional curiosity to all parts of self, both in my own life and when working with others
- Organizational proficiency: Creating systems for note taking, treatment plans, and client tasks that are guiding and dynamic
- Humility: Lowering ego defense mechanisms to admit blind spots and integrate alternative perspectives
- Rapport/relationship building: Calm demeanor, active listening, and authentic way of being with lightness and humor as appropriate
- Empathic understanding: Accurate reflection of feeling and attuning to the nuance of others' perspectives and somatic experience
Affiliations
- Member, Buddhist Meditation Association (BMA) January 2023 - December 2024: Engaged in group meditations that each begin by setting an intention for yourself and settling into open awareness of your experience without seeking to change anything. Additionally, attended two of the dharma talks centered around a topic within Buddhism that is discussed with the chaplain and other BMA members over tea.
- Member, Syracuse University Outdoors Club (SUOC) January 2023 - May 2025: Attend weekly clinics to learn safety procedures and anchor building in preparation to become a climbing leader. Practice to be well equipped to appropriately respond to numerous climbing related safety procedures, first aid circumstances, confidently setting up climbing equipment, and assertive direction giving to the group with clear, thorough instruction and a close watch on the members.
- President and Founder, Stockton Rock Climbing Club January 2021 - December 2023: Reestablished the rock climbing club and served as the sole coordinator and fiduciary. Partnered with local indoor climbing organizations, worked with the student senate finance committee to receive funding, and implemented effective systems of communication and travel to manage the exponential growth of the club. Strove to foster a welcoming community where people felt equally heard, encouraged, and supported in persevering their goals and fears within the sport. Aspired to lead by example with safety, fear regulation strategies involving window of tolerance and exposure therapy principles, community inclusivity, and our non-competitive club philosophy.
Certification
- QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, April 2023.
- Mandated Reporter Training, December 2023.
- CPR/First Aid Certified, January 2024.
Timeline
Counselor in Training - Intern
Helio Health Meadows Outpatient Program
08.2024 - 08.2025
Participant
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant: Department of Psychology
Stockton University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant: Children's Learning Lab
Stockton University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Mind, Body, and Soul Therapy & Counseling
05.2022 - 08.2022
Ballet Piano Accompanist
Stockton University
09.2019 - 09.2022
B.A. - Psychology
Stockton University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Syracuse University