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Entry 090840California / United States

Judy Jordan

Judy Jordan, LMFT

California 20 years in practice

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LMFT - Stress and Addiction support

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

About Judy

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 20 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting questions, and ADHD.

Judy Jordan focuses on clear, practical steps. She introduces small, manageable changes and teaches tools clients can use between sessions. Sessions often include handouts and recommended readings to support practice outside of therapy. The tone in sessions is direct and solution-oriented, with steady pacing and measurable steps.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase moment-to-moment awareness and ease intense emotions. Psychodynamic ideas help examine repeated patterns that have roots in past relationships.

Judy has spent two decades counseling adults from varied backgrounds. She reports experience managing a wide range of personalities and presenting concerns. That background informs a pragmatic style that mixes skill teaching with reflective conversation.

Sessions are aimed at building skills for day-to-day life, tackling communication problems, and addressing issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, panic attacks, guilt, and shame. She also helps people process grief and work through relationship strains. Clients who prefer concrete tools and stepwise progress may find her approach useful.

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How Judy Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Work Online

Judy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach concrete skills for changing them. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term exercises, which can help with anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns.

She also employs Mindfulness Therapy to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressful thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness practices are taught in short exercises that can be practiced between sessions to manage stress and cravings.

Psychodynamic Therapy is used to look at repeated relationship patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions. This work often involves reflecting on themes that come up in conversation and linking those themes to day-to-day difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Judy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan may change as progress is made and new issues arise.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistent work on skills and goals.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Trauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting questions, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and panic disorder.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. These approaches are combined to teach skills and reflect on patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working with adults. That experience includes a range of personalities and presenting issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake and scheduling process.

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