Therapist profile
Judy Thomas, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Mood and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Wisconsin / 7933-123; LCSW, Illinois / 149.012127
- NPI
- 1578879730
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Judy
Judy Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, attention and focus problems, and life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and sexuality.
Judy uses straightforward, honest communication in sessions. She describes her approach as collaborative - clients lead, and she offers practical support and resources. Conversations focus on what’s working, what isn’t, and concrete steps to change daily patterns that cause strain.
Her work often includes helping people manage mood disturbances, ADHD-related struggles with motivation and focus, and the functional problems those bring. She breaks down problems into manageable parts and looks for recurring patterns that affect daily life. That makes tasks and goals feel more doable.
Judy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, and some psychodynamic perspectives. These are used to build skills, manage emotions, and clarify priorities rather than as abstract labels.
She has experience supporting people coping with trauma, addiction, self-harm, postpartum mood concerns, and complex relationship arrangements such as polyamory and kink communities. Judy also helps with codependency patterns, body image, and midlife transitions.
Sessions are practical and often skill-focused. Judy encourages clients to use their strengths while recognizing and working within real limits. The aim is clearer thinking, better coping strategies, and measurable changes in everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Judy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours that keep problems going. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, so it often focuses on small experiments and real-life steps to reduce worry, improve mood, or manage attention difficulties.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. DBT techniques are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or patterns of impulsivity and reactivity cause repeated problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Judy will discuss options with clients and decide together which methods fit current needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative conversation helps shape what a course of sessions looks like in practice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote work helps maintain momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD symptoms, addictions, relationship struggles, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens, gives honest feedback, and focuses on practical steps and skills.
How much experience does she have?
Judy has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, attention, and functional challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions for people located outside the United States.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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