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Judy Jordan

Judy Jordan

LMFT

California

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Calm-focused therapist with practical tools

  • Hands-on worksheets
  • Small actionable steps
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Judy

Judy Jordan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or panic and wants to guide practical steps toward calmer days. Her approach aims to be steady and hopeful for people ready to try small changes.

Judy uses brief, hands-on strategies that people can practice between sessions. She introduces tools and handouts and sometimes recommends short books to reinforce progress. Sessions emphasize manageable steps so clients can see movement without feeling rushed.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also brings mindfulness practices that slow the body down and increase present-moment awareness. Elements of psychodynamic therapy are used to look at long-standing patterns that keep problems repeating.

Judy has spent two decades working with adults on issues such as addiction, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma, eating concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and communication problems. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the focused concerns she addresses.

People who choose Judy will find a therapist who lays out clear steps, offers tangible tools, and encourages steady progress. She invites clients to take small actions, practice new skills, and build toward lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit

Judy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety and panic. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce physical reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Judy will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they can try an approach, check how it feels, and adjust the plan as needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice breathing or grounding exercises in the moment that they are experiencing symptoms. Ask about current session formats and scheduling when you get matched so you know what will work best for your routine.

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

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Judy commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks as well as addiction, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, trauma, eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style mixes practical tools with reflective work. Clients learn exercises, receive handouts and sometimes short book suggestions to practice between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Judy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LMFT license in California and conducts her clinical practice from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for her services?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Judy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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