- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
About Judith
Judith Schwartz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. She focuses on addictions, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. Judith works with adults who notice patterns from their family of origin affecting relationships, mood, and decision making.
She frames sessions as collaborative conversations. Judith listens to personal stories and helps people identify strengths they already have. She uses clear, practical steps so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
Her background includes over a decade of clinical work in outpatient settings in New Jersey. That time exposed her to many presentations related to addiction, grief, and shifting life roles. Judith brings that hands-on experience into sessions rather than relying on jargon.
In practice she addresses attachment and abandonment concerns linked to family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and the overlap of mental health and substance use.
When someone contacts her, the first sessions typically clarify goals and identify small, actionable changes. Later work can include coping strategies for cravings or loss, improving self-esteem, and practical coaching around life transitions. Judith encourages steady progress and regular check-ins to adjust the plan as needs change.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Judith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based coping work, which teaches specific strategies for managing cravings, grief, or intense emotions. These are short exercises and behavioral steps people can practice between sessions. She also often addresses attachment-related patterns by looking at how early family roles affect current relationships. That work involves noticing repeated interactions, naming the pattern, and then trying different responses to test what changes. Those experiments are small and concrete rather than abstract. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Judith collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She reviews what is helping and adjusts the plan as needs evolve. Confirm which session options are offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let someone choose sessions that suit their bandwidth or camera comfort. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your schedule and needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She helps adults who see old family roles or expectations shaping their choices. Common topics include attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Judith focuses on clear steps and strategies people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in outpatient settings in New Jersey.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
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