Therapist profile
Judith Bookman, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Relationships and Life Changes
Continue with JudithWhere Judith stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 716
- NPI
- 1316096845
- Experience
- 37 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Codependency issues
About Judith
Judith Bookman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 37 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, grief and loss, career questions, stress and anxiety, and codependency-related struggles. Judith also supports people facing parenting and family issues, LGBT concerns, and life changes.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their story. She looks for existing strengths the person can use to handle current problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that build momentum toward different results.
Judith uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep conversations goal-oriented and action-based. That often means looking at thought patterns that get in the way and testing new behaviors between sessions. Sessions will usually involve setting clear, short-term goals and reviewing progress together.
She also brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, cancer-related adjustment, and grief after serious illness. Other focused areas include communication and control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Judith emphasizes taking concrete steps when stuck. Her stated mantra is, "For something to change, you have to do something different." People who prefer direct, practical work that ties ideas to real actions may find this approach helpful.
How sessions work
How Judith Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Judith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts influence feelings and actions. In simple terms she helps clients identify unhelpful thinking, try alternative perspectives, and test new behaviors to reduce stress or anxiety.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. This approach emphasizes what is already working and builds practical strategies the client can try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Judith will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She looks at what the person wants to change and adapts the session plan as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of online therapy are that it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Many people find that brief, focused sessions and consistent follow-up help translate in-session learning into real changes at home or work.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary setting?
Yes. Relationship concerns and codependency-related struggles are listed among her focus areas and she uses practical strategies to address boundaries.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes action-oriented work that draws on a person's existing strengths and sets short-term goals to create change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with adults on relationships, grief, career, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.