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Judith Gordon

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Judith Gordon, LMHC

Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • CBT and narrative work

About Judith

Judith Gordon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and parenting pressures. She also supports those coping with addictions, grief, mood problems, and midlife change.

Her work puts what the client wants first. Judith uses practical conversation and focused strategies to address problems people bring from home and work. Sessions are straightforward. They look at what is working now and what can be changed next.

She draws on several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, to help people change thinking patterns and activate small, manageable steps. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is working on habits like substance use or lifestyle shifts.

Judith has experience helping young adults and women, and she has worked with multicultural concerns and financial stress among other issues. She listens for patterns that show up across relationships and daily routines, then helps the person try new ways of responding.

People can expect clear goals and practical tools to use between sessions. Judith encourages short experiments and regular check-ins to track how changes are going. Her practice is oriented toward coaching through life transitions and resolving specific problems that affect day-to-day family life.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. The therapist listens closely and reflects what the person says so they can find their own solutions; this approach helps when someone needs direction and acceptance while deciding next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking that keep stress and anxiety going. It uses short exercises and behavior experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with mood, panic, and social anxiety.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ready to change behaviors like substance use or other habits. It uses guided conversation to explore motivation and build a practical plan for steps forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or commute constraints. They also allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what fits the week, helping therapy slot into everyday life without adding extra travel.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?

She helps with parenting strain, family problems, relationship tension, and issues that affect household functioning.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Judith works in a person-focused, practical way. She combines conversation with strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How many years of clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a practicing clinician in Florida.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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