"People enter psychotherapy because they have a problem in living that they have been unable to solve. They have frequently exhausted the resources of friends and family and are unclear about how best to move their lives forward. My clinical experience over many years has taught me that focusing on the current version of the problems and exploring solutions that are meaningful and real is the way to move beyond where one is psychologically blocked. The goal is to reduce if not eliminate distress and to reach a better understanding of the ways in which such problems can be solved."

""When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" is the focus of my treatment. I want to help you gain a new perspective of your struggle that allows you to be more hopeful about the solution. Whether the problem includes substance abuse, problem gambling, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or some other problem, I am committed to the process of change through an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship."

"You are unique! As such, the story you tell me about your life, the way YOU see it, is where we will begin. Using both traditional and mindfulness-based approaches, I as your mirror will help you decide what it is you want to explore about your life... about yourself. From there I'll guide you in the process of gently and compassionately finding ways to effect the changes that help you meet your goals and find the joy, peace, and happiness you deserve."

"I realize sometimes we feel stuck or overwhelmed and it may be difficult to balance our everyday lives. If you are trying to get more fulfillment, happiness, and peace in your life, I can assist you in reaching a more rewarding life. My hope is to build a collaborative working relationship that will aid you in achieving a greater sense of self and more satisfying relationships. I strive to establish a starting point that is comfortable for you while moving towards mutually agreeable goals."

"For over 35 years, I have helped people of all ages to ease their burdens, face doubt and overcome emotional afflictions with warmth, empathy, and safety. I believe compassion is the cornerstone of a trusting relationship. More recently I have been guiding people to happier, more meaningful lives and relationships by focusing on their often unrealized strengths to facilitate change, have them live more consciously, and become who they want to be."

"*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Pragmatic, strengths-based, and empathetic. If these are just some of the attributes that you are looking for in a therapist, then we may be a good fit in working together. Complementary to my formal training with a focus on health psychology, my experience with mental health and addictive use disorders has provided me with the proper foundation to effectively treat whatever challenges that you may currently be facing. Whether you are struggling with addiction, work stress, depression, anxiety, or are a loved one of someone suffering, we will work together to have you feeling better as soon as possible."

"I am a seasoned therapist, using a therapeutic style that is supportive, interactive and understanding. I provide a comfortable, confidential space for you to share your thoughts and concerns. I selected the modality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be trained in, as I believe it offers the most effective technique for addressing how we cope with emotional distress in our lives. Your negative thoughts will be challenged, and you will be led to a place of support and understanding their origins. Understanding their origins helps you to achieve a positive outcome."

"I offer individual and family counseling for adolescents and adults ages 13-70. I individualize treatment based on person's needs but primary approach is CBT. I utilize meditation and mindfulness to help people establish a mind-body connection in alleviating stress, depression and anxiety. I look to a person's inherent strengths and skills to guide the treatment process . I am a certified addiction counselor and offer treatment for addictions or referrals to higher levels of care if needed."

"I offer compassion, insight, and concrete tools to help you overcome barriers and create real joy in your life. With 30 years of counseling experience helping people make positive changes in their lives, I respect each individual and honor their unique path to living an optimal life. Using a variety of traditional and non-traditional, practical and, when and if appropriate for the individual, spiritual techniques, I design an approach that best helps each person analyze and establish personal goals, find methods to achieve success, work through past wounds and become the person they want to be."

"Are you having trouble making a decision? Are you feeling that you are not being heard? With over 25 years of professional experience in individual, marital and family therapy, I bring competent, compassionate care to people of all ages. My specialties include parenting, anxiety and stress management, eating disorders, and relationship counseling."

"Are you feeling stuck? I help clients move forward with an approach that is warm, down to earth and gently challenging. We will identify negative patterns that are holding you back in your life and build upon your core strengths and values so you can take practical steps toward living a more fulfilling life. You may be struggling with overwhelming stress, loss or trauma. If so, without minimizing the realities of your situation, I will help you accept what cannot be changed and move forward with perspective, hope and confidence."

"As an individual and couples therapist and a parenting coach for over 25 years, I am very experienced at working with clients in crisis. Often a marriage is in trouble or just not enough. Parents are trying hard to be the best parents they can be, but not succeeding. Individuals can be stuck, overwhelmed, confused or feel hopeless. The habituated way we cope often causes us great suffering and prevents us from enjoying our lives."

"Are you feeling anxious, easily annoyed or angry? Do you have difficulty managing life since an accident or frightening event? Do you want to feel more in control, confident, and stronger? Are you looking for a therapist who can help you without it taking years? Well, you have landed on the right page. Judy dedicated her career in staying abreast of the latest techniques. She continues to study and attend intensive training to benefit you the client in achieving your therapy goals. She wants to help you unlock the change you are searching for, so you can thrive, not just survive."

"As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I actively engage my clients with a compassionate and collaborative style to help them obtain the peace of mind and joy of living that they deserve. I truly enjoy working with all types of clients and their unique situations. My many years of experience provide empathy, understanding and hope to those looking to overcome their struggles by facilitating growth and change."

"I have nearly two decades of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (All Types), Anger Management, and Asperger's Disorder, for which I utilize my experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness Practices. In addition, utilizing Evidenced-Based Practices, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of ADHD, ODD, and Autism."

"I endeavor to be THE therapist I would want for myself. I will be there for YOU. My clients tell me all the time how easy it is to connect with me. They tell me that they are comfortable opening up to me. They tell me that they trust me, my style, and the relationship that we have established. My style is to get to the situation quickly with the least amount of sessions & expense. The first couple/few sessions are generally weekly, and then you and I decide on the frequency."

"Anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem are issues that can be overwhelming. I help clients to identify the factors that contribute to these issues, and then assist in formulating a plan to reduce the symptoms and resolve the problems. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment to address these concerns. Additionally, I am experienced in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationships and/or parenting. Parenting can be wonderful, but also extremely challenging. Relationships can falter. These situations can bring up unexpected thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to share with friends and family."

"In my view, the role of a therapist is to provide a trusting environment to promote learning, growth, and change. People seek counseling with me for many reasons: relationship conflicts, childrearing dilemmas, stress, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and chemical dependency, to name just a few. Because I see people with different issues, I have a repertoire of diverse approaches. I am committed to meeting each person's and family's needs with compassion and understanding, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and excellent service."

"I have been in practice since 1998 treating children, adolescents and adults. I work with couples for Psychotherapy as well as Mediation if you may be facing divorce. Some of the treatment modalities I use in my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Systems Theory and Supportive Therapy. I have found in my practice that using an eclectic approach allows my clients treatment to be tailored specifically to their needs. I treat clients with a variety of MH/ life-altering issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, school related issues, stress management, relationship concerns and work related issues."

"Ascend Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of school-age children and young adults experiencing academic and behavioral difficulties. Our caring and compassionate team specializes in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and emotional problems that impact learning. Ascend provides targeted recommendations individually tailored to meet your child's needs and to help him or her build on strengths. In addition, we provide assessments for adolescents seeking college and/or SAT/ACT accommodations as well testing for acceptance into mentally gifted programs and preschool programs."