- Thought-focused care
- Goal-oriented steps
- Compassionate listening
About Judith
She began with a Bachelor of Education and Biblical Studies from Southeastern Bible College and earned a Master’s Degree in Agency and Community Counseling from the University of Montevallo. Judith has worked across many settings including private practice, intensive outpatient programs for severe mental illness and chemical dependency, wilderness programs for teens, and outpatient services for child and adolescent concerns. She has also provided in-home therapy for at-risk families and extensive work with children and adolescents.
Judith uses practical, person-focused approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, learning skills to reduce distress, and creating steps toward goals that fit daily life. She emphasizes compassion, empathy, and simple, doable changes.
Her background includes supervision work under the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling to support others pursuing licensure. Outside of work she is active in her church and enjoys writing, cooking, sewing, quilting, and time with her grandchildren.
People come to her aiming to heal from past hurts, manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, or regain a sense of direction. She offers steady support while helping clients build practical tools they can use long after sessions end.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person where they are. It helps people feel heard and discover their own solutions through empathy and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and unhelpful daily habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and calm the mind.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Judith will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, trying practical steps and adjusting as needed. The focus is on what helps someone function better day to day, not on fitting a particular label.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can support learning and practicing thought-focused skills, building routines, and reviewing short exercises between meetings to reinforce everyday habit changes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Judith helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, addictions, grief, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and person-focused, with an emphasis on listening, setting short-term goals, and teaching practical skills for changing thoughts and everyday habits.
What is her experience working in mental health?
She brings 31 years in the mental health field, including work in private practice, intensive outpatient treatment, wilderness programs for teens, and outpatient services for children and adolescents.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.