- CBT strategies
- Managing strong feelings
- First responder issues
About Judy
Judy Couwels is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. Judy focuses on practical steps people can take to reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning.
She starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions emphasize clear goals and straightforward techniques to manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity. Judy uses plain language and concrete tools rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that fuel anger or anxiety. She guides clients through exercises that can be used between sessions. These exercises aim to lower stress and make difficult interactions easier to handle.
Judy has worked across many settings over her career and has experience helping with addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting pressures, and career stress. She also works with people affected by first responder issues and with those facing compassion fatigue. Her long experience informs practical techniques rather than abstract theory.
People who come for help can expect a collaborative process. Judy helps set achievable steps and checks progress along the way. The focus is on learning specific skills to cope with life changes and reduce patterns that lead to anger and resentment.
CBT and practical approaches for online work
Judy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a practical way. CBT helps people spot thoughts that fuel anger and test more helpful ways of thinking. This can reduce sudden outbursts and lower ongoing resentment.The therapeutic work is collaborative. Judy will talk with clients about goals and try techniques together to see what fits. She helps people choose exercises and checks how well they work in daily life, adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer online work because it lets them practice coping strategies in everyday settings. Judy will discuss practical arrangements and how sessions can match a client’s routine when you schedule the first visit.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear steps and exercises to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience as a therapist working in varied clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMFT and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 your first session.