- Guilt and shame support
- CBT and client-centered
- 29 years experience
About Judith
Judith 'Judi' Shaffer is a LICSW and LCSW licensed in California with 29 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Judi writes simply and directly in sessions so people can talk through what matters most to them.
She focuses on practical conversation first. Sessions often begin by naming the problem and what the person hopes will change. Conversations might include looking at patterns in relationships, thinking about self-critical thoughts, and spotting small steps that reduce pressure day to day.
Judi uses several approaches depending on the need. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what each person brings. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses over time. Psychodynamic ideas help when people want to understand long-standing patterns from early experiences.
People working with guilt or shame will find a clinician who listens and helps sort through those feelings without judgment. Judi also addresses related issues such as caregiving stress, family of origin problems, body image, and midlife concerns. She encourages clear, manageable goals and small behavioral experiments to test change.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect Judi's longstanding practice in California. She aims to make the clinical work straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change next.
How Judi adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Judi commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered methods focus on listening and responding to what the person brings, helping them name concerns and set priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and uses small experiments to test changes in daily life.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most useful. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions lean more toward reflection, practical skills, or both.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with people now. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals provide the same kinds of conversations and exercises remotely as in person, and Judi will discuss which methods suit your situation and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, family of origin issues, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques to address thoughts, patterns, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MA LICSW and CA LCSW credentials and practices in California.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I meet with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people within the therapist's permitted jurisdictions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.