Judith 'Judi' Shaffer, LICSW, LCSW

Judith 'Judi' Shaffer greets people with a calm, straightforward approach. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LICSW and LCSW, with 29 years of professional experience. Judi focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or facing depression and relationship strain.

Judi aims to make the first step feel manageable. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they are actually thinking and feeling. Sessions move at a pace the client chooses and center on practical next steps as well as deeper reflection.

Her work blends talking and practical skill-building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behavior patterns. Client-centered moments allow the client to lead the conversation and set priorities.

Over nearly three decades she has supported people through life transitions, midlife shifts, and the stresses that come with caregiving and aging. That background informs conversations about purpose, isolation, and managing changing roles.

Judi also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time, and solution-focused tools when someone wants short-term, concrete goals. The overall aim is to help people feel clearer, more capable, and better able to make choices that fit their life.

How Judi's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities, giving people space to lead conversations while the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and to clarify what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress when clear steps and homework can be helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Judi will work together with each client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The collaboration makes it easier to balance short-term goals and deeper exploration.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They also let people access support while navigating caregiving demands or life changes without needing to rearrange their day entirely.