- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Hamilton is a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) licensed in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorders, addiction, and issues such as guilt and shame. Judy uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people who are stuck or overwhelmed by strong feelings.
Judy trained at the University of South Carolina College of Social Work and has a long history in correctional mental health and hospice settings. She has served as chief counselor for a Specialized Mental Health Treatment Unit in the Georgia Department of Corrections and has provided care in county detention centers. She currently also works with the Department of Veterans Affairs at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She listens, then works alongside people to set goals and try new skills. Sessions often include behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Judy draws on several practical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness methods. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change and address addictions or motivation issues.
People who come to her can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and a focus on what helps in everyday life. She encourages clients to identify what matters to them and to practice specific steps between sessions.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when guilt or shame make it hard to move toward important life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve coping in high-stress moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Judy works with each person to identify what feels most useful based on their goals and experiences, and adjusts methods as work progresses. The emphasis is on trying concrete skills and noticing small changes over time rather than on labels or promises.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice breathing or grounding exercises between tasks. Discussing which approach and session cadence suit daily life is part of the first appointments, so practical fit can be decided together.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar conditions, addictions, relationship and workplace issues, and concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical strategies drawn from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors that reduce reactivity to shame and guilt.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience, including roles in correctional mental health, hospice care, and work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a CSW and practices in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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.