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About
Virtual Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Hi, I’m Iulian Ungureanu, LCSW, LICSW—and I believe that with the right support, people can change their lives in powerful ways.
I’ve been in the field of mental health since 2005, licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017, helping individuals, couples, and parents navigate some of life’s hardest questions. What I’ve learned is this: lasting change starts when we shift our perspective.
That’s what I help my clients do—see their situations, their patterns, and even themselves differently—so they can finally move forward.
My Approach
I take therapy personally. Not in a clinical, distant way—but in a human way. I’ve been married since 2009. I’m a parent to both a special needs and a gifted child. I understand the stress, uncertainty, and complexity life brings—because I live it, too.
As a social worker, I’ve worked in group homes, city hospitals, inpatient psych units, and community mental health. I’ve seen what happens when people are overlooked, misdiagnosed, or treated like a number.
So I created New Perspectives Therapy as a place where therapy feels different—more relational, more grounded, and more effective. I'm trained in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness and guided meditation
What You Can Expect from Me
Clients often describe me as empathetic, honest, and highly engaged. I’m not afraid to ask hard questions, offer insight, or share a personal story or anecdote when I feel it can help.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—and I don’t pretend it is.
I’ll meet you where you are. We’ll work at your pace. And together, we’ll find what works for you.
Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.
This quote isn’t just a belief I hold—it’s the foundation of the work I do with every client.
What Clients Are Saying
I found Iulian while I was in the throes of a life crisis. I was going through several difficult life changes, most recently a failed relationship. For many years, I had struggled with failed relationships. I understood I was doing something wrong but couldn’t quite figure out what it was. In therapy, Iulian guided me through understanding myself and how I should be thinking about relationships. It’s been the first time in my life that I’ve had clarity on how to approach relationships. I’ve never felt this confident and prepared about relationships and have our therapy sessions to thank.
Anonymous
I’m so happy that I found Iulian when I did. I’ve struggled with depression for most of my adult life. Within a couple sessions with him he’s helped me unpack a lot of the things that were holding me down. He’s very flexible and always willing to make it work when it worked best for me! I was one of the biggest disbelievers in therapy before I met Iulian. Now I’m telling all of my friends and family that vent to me to invest in therapy. It’s been a real life changer for me! I’m super appreciative of him!
Jonathan B.
We have nothing but the highest praise for Iulian Ungureanu. He is a perceptive, caring, intelligent therapist. He's warm and accessible, not cool and distant like some therapists. We particularly like that he is willing to suggest helpful techniques to actually deal with problems instead of just discussing the source of the problems. If five stars is the highest rating possible, we give him 10.
Paulette W.
Iulian has been such a pleasure to work with. He’s been an outstanding amount of support and guidance. Very knowledgeable in all areas of marital counseling and provides us effective ways to communicate better. He listens and knows how to translate our communication styles to each other. 10/10 and I highly recommend him to others.
Daira
Iulian is a great listener who is always willing to help unpack any topic, thought, or experience. His use of personal anecdotes as well as proven tactics is extremely reassuring and provides accurate recaps of what you tell him. This has been my first experience speaking with a therapist and I can say with certainty that Iulian’s expertise and strategies create a comfortable and productive environment, which I recommend for anyone looking to begin their mental health journey.
Christopher
Iulian instantly put me at ease during our session. He has a great skill in keeping a conversation on track and even seamlessly relates one topic to another that is so easy and comfortable to take constructively. He’s actively listening and recalls things discussed previously with ease and makes the conversation very effective. I’m very impressed and have already made big changes in my thought process and habits. I have done therapy a few times in the past with different people but have not met someone as skilled and as great to talk to as Iulian. I would recommend him to anyone I care about.
Antonio
I was amazingly surprised how my visit with Julian went, it was great! When I was looking for a therapist I was concerned that it was going to take me some time to find someone that would work well with me but I was very fortunate to find Julian. He is kind, caring and he listens and communicates. He doesn’t just sit there and stare at you while you talk he takes your situation and discusses it, analyzes it, possibly sees different sides and most importantly makes you realize how there is a solution to every problem!! I cannot emphasize enough what a wonderful therapist Julian is!!
Jeanne
Certainly! Here's a revised version of your therapist recommendation: I've found in Iulian exactly what I was seeking in a therapist. Previously, I had a wonderful therapist, but my subsequent experiences left much to be desired. Those therapists often resorted to generic responses and sometimes, I felt unheard. In contrast, Iulian brings a direct, engaging approach without sugar-coating. This is crucial for me, as my aim is personal growth, not just an outlet for venting. Iulian goes beyond mere listening; he provides diverse strategies and perspectives to help achieve our common goals. While having a trustworthy listener is beneficial, my journey involves being challenged and delving deeper into issues. That's the invaluable experience Iulian offers, and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking meaningful, proactive therapy.
Joe
Every once in a while a person will enter your life who will open your mind to new thoughts and ideas.About three months ago I met such a person.His name is Lulian Ungureanu. As my therapist he is helping me through a very difficult time in my life.I have seen many therapists over the years,but Lulian has a style quite different from what I am used to. What is most impressive to me is that finally I am not afraid to speak my mind for fear of being judged or criticized .I look forward to my sessions instead of dreading them.If you are looking for a therapist that is not run of the mill, give Lulian a try.
Linda
Iulian really helped my boyfriend and I work through an issue in our relationship, as well as provide tools for us to use in the future to ensure success. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, flexible and offered great insight. He immediately made us feel confortable and related his own life experiences in our sessions, which made the experience personable. I highly recommend Iulian for any relationship counseling you may need. Thank you, Iulian!
Laura
Working with Iulian has been very helpful for us as a couple. He is an excellent listener who comes to each session with ideas for how to repair and strengthen our relationship. He remembers essential details from week to week. He gently and professionally suggests strategies while also encouraging us to find solutions together as a team. We have seen growth in our relationship through this work and appreciate Iulian's patience in the process.
Lisa
My partner and I highly recommend Dr Ungureanu, our couples therapist. He was incredibly patient, empathetic and compassionate. His approach to our sessions has made us feel safe and supported throughout our journey. He provided us with invaluable tools and insights that have improved our communication and strengthened our relationship going forward. Thank you, Dr!
Carol
If five stars are the most you can give someone for a review then my therapist and counselor Julian deserves all five of them. Finding this amazing person who has been a big part of my life for the last five months has gone above and beyond what I have experienced from other trials of counseling. I would have never thought I could feel as comfortable and free to express my deepest trauma's with a perfect stranger that ended up being more like a perfect friend.. Julian is professional, relatable,, sincere, unbiased, ethical, knowledgeable humanitarian. His input is truly appreciated because it is directly non-bias. I have gained so much peace self knowledge, self-awareness, self-worth, growth and deep healing that I could not have achieved by myself without a listening ear and heart that helped set my mind and spirit free. Recommending is not enough you would be blessed to have him as a counselor and therapist. Forever Greatful! Thanks Julian
Rose
Julian has a deep-rooted understanding of current literature, he is instinctually a good listener, he gives pointed feedback, and he is a relatable person much as he is a educated professional. He blends his professional foundation with human instinct to relate to patients, and does what's right as opposed to abiding by formal guidance. If additional time is needed, he will give it; if he needs to step in and speak to you in a human-to-human way, he will do so; and he has the instinct to know how and when to interject and mediate. He is an impressive person and professional.
Mark
Julian has been our psychotherapist for us, and he has shown to be incredibly professional, helpful, and truly instrumental in any of our relationship successes we've achieved since the start of our sessions. He's always on time and patient, even if a session might go a little over. Highly recommend Julian!
Nelly
Very professional therapist. He not only listens, but also helps to explore aspects of life that can be difficult, but for the sake of improvement. Since starting sessions about four months ago I have seen significant improvements in my in my overall mental help. I would definitely recommend him if you’re seeking therapy.
Corey
Iulian has been incredible. Probably my 4th try with a therapist the past year and finally I'm super happy. He's impressed me with his listening, perspective, quotes, personal stories, and homework. Each week I leave with real actions to try, and things to think about, which has been amazing. I feel like there's a real plan in place to help me in areas I've brought up, and we continue to revisit the plan and leverage it in our discussions. Big fan of how things are going!
Kyle
Iulian is a very good psychologist, he is a clear communicator and has a relatable/open approach that I appreciate. One of the difficulties I have had with previous therapists that I have visited with is that we don't feel on the same page, Iulian makes me feel that I can communicate openly no matter how insane my ideas may sound. Iulian has also been great at making sure we stick to the items I brought up as foci point, that way I can focus a type of progression with my therapy that I have been searching for. His approach is human; and he doesn't let me forget that I am a human being.
Leonardo
My visits with Iulian have been extremely helpful during a very difficult time of my life. I was very weary of seeing a therapist for years and I am very relieved to have been fortunate enough to come across him on zocdoc. I've been leaving each visit with something useful to help me create the kind of life I have been wanting for years. I'd definitely recommend seeking his services!
Paul
Booking in with Julian has been the best decision I have made as I make progress every week and he works with new and recurring issues. His Therapy is Tailored to you in a more modern, laid back, non judgmental approach, he can deal with different aspects of your issues and ties them in with previous sessions with a great understanding, amazing advice, and makes sense of it all. He can gently nudge you in the right direction with over coming the reason why you are seen him. If you need a therapist he’s your guy, I can’t recommend him enough!
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