- CBT approaches
- Solution-focused work
- Family systems perspective
About Judith
Judith Lathrop is a New York State licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and the stresses of parenting and blended families. Judith also helps those facing addiction-related family issues, communication breakdowns, and the fallout of divorce and separation.
Her approach mixes Family Systems ideas, Strategic techniques, and Solution-Focused counseling. She uses straightforward conversations to help clients see patterns, try different ways of responding, and test small changes between sessions. Judith often suggests brief homework exercises when they can clarify a problem or keep progress moving.
Judith says personal growth has shaped her work. She completed a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling in 1996 and later trained in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute. Her long experience includes supporting individuals, couples, and families through conflict, transitions, and grief.
Sessions aim to find concrete steps clients can use in everyday life. Judith listens for recurring control issues, codependency, and family of origin dynamics that keep problems alive. She balances steady pacing with occasional challenges when a client feels stuck.
People who come for help with anger or relationship pain get practical tools to manage reactions and repair communication. Judith works in English from New York and accepts international clients. Her style favors clear goals, measurable steps, and attention to what works between sessions.
How Judith uses CBT, Solution-Focused, and Systemic ideas online
Judith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes in behavior. CBT techniques are useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems because they break problems into manageable steps. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and what is already working; sessions often focus on small, practical changes to try between meetings. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns across relationships and family roles, helping people see how interactions keep problems going and where to intervene.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Judith treats this as a collaborative process - she and the client decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That can mean shifting emphasis over time if one approach isn’t helping enough.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. These practical benefits can help clients keep momentum while they practice new responses to anger and relationship stress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship issues, parenting and blended family strains, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems connected to addiction and separation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines Family Systems, Strategic techniques, and Solution-Focused counseling with practical homework when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in the field for 30 years since completing her master’s degree in marriage and family counseling in 1996.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York State licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.